ุฑูุจููููุง ุขุชูููุง ู ููู ููุฏููููู ุฑูุญูู ูุฉู ูููููููุฆู ููููุง ู ููู ุฃูู ูุฑูููุง ุฑูุดูุฏูุง
Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.
Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi' lana min amrina rashada
When to Read
This dua is beautiful to recite when facing the challenges of building a life together with a spouse from a different social or economic background. It's perfect for the early stages of marriage, during times of adjustment, or whenever you feel a need for Allah's guidance and mercy to smooth over differences and foster understanding. Make it a regular part of your supplications, especially after Salah.
How to Read
Recite this heartfelt plea with sincerity and conviction, visualizing Allah's mercy enveloping your marriage. Raise your hands as you would during supplication after prayer, or even during sujood (prostration) in your voluntary prayers. Focus on the meaning of the words, asking Allah to grant you His special mercy (rahmah) that softens hearts and bridges divides, and for the right guidance (rushd) to navigate any difficulties that arise from differing backgrounds. It's a humble request for divine assistance in building a strong, loving, and understanding union.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah from Surah Al-Kahf is a profound supplication for seeking Allah's direct intervention. It asks for two crucial elements for a successful marriage, especially one navigating potential societal or economic disparities: 'rahmah' (mercy) which fosters compassion, patience, and forgiveness; and 'rushd' (right guidance) which ensures decisions are sound, actions are wise, and the path taken is pleasing to Allah. By turning to this dua, you are actively invoking Allah's support to align your hearts and minds, making your marriage a source of tranquility and mutual respect, regardless of external circumstances. Allah (SWT) promises to respond to those who call upon Him with sincerity: "And your Lord says: 'Call to Me; I will respond to you."' (Quran 40:60).