اللَّهُمَّ أَلِّفْ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِنَا، وَأَصْلِحْ ذَاتَ بَيْنِنَا، وَاهْدِنَا سُبُلَ السَّلَامِ، وَنَجِّنَا مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ، وَجَنِّبْنَا الْفَوَاحِشَ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَمَا بَطَنَ، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي أَسْمَاعِنَا، وَأَبْصَارِنَا، وَقُلُوبِنَا، وَأَزْوَاجِنَا، وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا، وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ. وَاجْعَلْنَا شَاكِرِينَ لِنِعْمَتِكَ، مُثْنِينَ بِهَا، قَابِلِيهَا، وَأَتْمِمْهَا عَلَيْنَا.
O Allah, unite our hearts, and mend what is between us. Guide us to the paths of peace, and save us from darkness into light. Keep us away from all shameful deeds, whether apparent or hidden. Bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring. Accept our repentance, for You are the Ever-Relenting, the Most Merciful. And make us those who are grateful for Your blessings, praising them, accepting them, and complete them upon us.
Allahumma allif bayna qulubina, wa aslih dhata baynina, wahdina subulas-salam, wa najjina minadh-dhulumati ilan-nur, wa jannibnal-fawasha ma dhahara minha wa ma batan, wa barik lana fi asma'ina, wa absarina, wa qulubina, wa azwajina, wa dhurriyatina, wa tub 'alayna, innaka antat-Tawwabur-Rahim. Waj'alna shakireena li ni'matika, muthneena biha, qabilaha, wa atimmaha 'alayna.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly relevant during times of marital discord, separation, or when facing significant challenges in a marriage. Recite it with earnestness and sincerity when you feel the strain of separation and long for reconciliation and peace within your family. It's a plea to Allah for healing, guidance, and the restoration of harmony.
How to Read
Begin with *wudu* (ablution) if possible. Face the Qiblah, raise your hands as you would for any supplication, and recite this dua with a heart full of hope and humility. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, imploring Allah to mend the relationship and bring peace. It's beneficial to recite this regularly, especially after obligatory prayers, and to reflect upon the essence of seeking peace and reunion.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his companions for reconciliation, seeks Allah's intervention in several crucial areas of life. It specifically asks for the mending of broken relationships ('aslih dhata baynina' - mend what is between us), guidance towards peace ('wahdina subulas-salam'), protection from transgression, and blessings for one's family ('azwajina, wa dhurriyatina'). Reciting this dua acknowledges Allah's power to restore harmony and bring about reconciliation, offering hope and a path towards overcoming marital difficulties.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet ﷺ said: 'What do you say regarding reconciliation between people?' I said: 'O Allah's Messenger, it is better that we do not speak ill of anyone, and that we reconcile between people.' He said: 'It is not so. Rather, the best reconciliation is that which causes amity between people, for verily, Satan is pleased with falsehood and deception. Indeed, Allah has legislated affairs for you, and this is: Allahumma allif bayna qulubina, wa aslih dhata baynina, wahdina subulas-salam, wa najjina minadh-dhulumati ilan-nur, wa jannibnal-fawasha ma dhahara minha wa ma batan, wa barik lana fi asma'ina, wa absarina, wa qulubina, wa azwajina, wa dhurriyatina, wa tub 'alayna, innaka antat-Tawwabur-Rahim. And make us grateful for Your blessings, praising them, accepting them, and complete them upon us.' [Sunan Abi Dawud 4982]