اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ.
O Allah, I ask You for her goodness and the goodness of what You have created her with, and I seek refuge in You from her evil and the evil of what You have created her with.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ma jabaltaha 'alayh, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jabaltaha 'alayh.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is specifically recommended by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to be recited when one marries a woman. It's perfect for the groom to say upon seeing his bride, or for anyone close to the bride (like her parents or siblings) to recite for her well-being, peace, and confidence on her wedding day. It can also be a powerful personal dua for the bride herself to recite before the ceremony, asking Allah for ease and good fortune.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Imagine the blessings of Allah encompassing the bride and the union. It is best recited with a pure heart and a sincere intention for the happiness and success of the marriage. You can place your hand on the bride's forehead as you recite it, following the Sunnah mentioned in the hadith.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound way to invoke Allah's protection and blessings over the marriage from its very inception. It seeks the best for the bride and the union, and safeguards against any potential difficulties. By reciting this, the groom (or those reciting for the bride) is actively seeking Allah's guidance and well-being for the new journey they are embarking on, fostering a sense of peace and confidence rooted in divine support.
Source & Authentication
When the Prophet ﷺ married a woman, he would take her by the forelock and supplicate: "O Allah, I ask You for her goodness and the goodness of what You have created her with, and I seek refuge in You from her evil and the evil of what You have created her with." (Sahih Muslim 3101 - similar wording also found in Sunan Abi Dawud 2160). The act of placing the hand on the forehead (forelock) is a Sunnah practice symbolizing the taking of charge and seeking Allah's blessings for the bride.