بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ
May Allah bless you, and shower His blessings upon you, and join you both together in goodness.
Barakallahu laka wa baraka 'alayka wa jama'a baynakuma fi khair
When to Read
This beautiful supplication is traditionally recited by those attending a wedding upon congratulating the newlyweds. It's a powerful reminder for the couple to continuously seek Allah's blessings for their union. They can also recite it privately, especially during challenging moments when differences in temperament arise, to invoke Allah's help in finding harmony.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention for your spouse's well-being and the success of your marriage. Imagine Allah's mercy enveloping you both. It's particularly poignant when said directly to your spouse, looking them in the eyes, or during times of reflection, perhaps after each prayer. The essence is the heartfelt plea to Allah to weave goodness into the fabric of your relationship.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the core of a blessed marriage: Allah's blessing (barakah) in life and upon the couple, and their ultimate union in goodness. It shifts the focus from personal efforts to seeking divine assistance for marital success. By acknowledging Allah's role, newlyweds can approach their differences with humility and a shared reliance on Him, fostering patience and understanding. The act of making dua together strengthens their bond and reminds them that their marriage is an amanah (trust) from Allah.
Source & Authentication
Al-Miqdam ibn Ma’d Yakrib reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Teach your living (i.e. wives) that if one of them comes to her husband and says, ‘I ask you by Allah and by the best of Him, give me what you owe me from your wealth,’ then let him give her what she is owed. And if he does not give her anything, then she (i.e. her case) is not worth a single tooth. And if a woman asks her husband for what he cannot give her, then let her not ask him for that (i.e. for it). And when one of you marries a woman, let him take her by the forelock and supplicate for her (saying): ‘May Allah bless you, and shower His blessings upon you, and join you both together in goodness.’ And when he consummates the marriage, let him perform two rak’ahs (units of prayer), and then supplicate for good for himself and his wife, and seek refuge in Allah from evil for himself and his wife.” (Note: While the full hadith deals with a broader topic, the specific supplication for the newlyweds is extracted and widely applied for wedding blessings.)