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.
O Allah, unite our hearts, and rectify that which is between us. Guide us to the ways of peace. Save us from darkness and bring us to light. Keep us away from all lewdness, whether open or secret. Bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring. Accept our repentance, for You are the Acceptor of repentance, the Most Merciful.
Allahumma allif bayna qulubina, wa aslih dhata baynina, wahdina subul as-salam, wa najjina minaz-zulumaati ilan-nur, wa jannibnal-fawâhisha ma dhahara minha wa ma batana, wa barik lana fi asma'ina, wa absarina, wa qulubina, wa azwajina, wa dhurriyyatina, wa tub 'alayna, innaka antat-Tawwabur-Raheem.
When to Read
This beautiful comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting during times of marital adjustment or when you feel external pressures, even well-meaning ones, are beginning to strain the harmony within your marriage. It's particularly useful during family gatherings or moments when advice and opinions from relatives might feel overwhelming.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and concentration, preferably after each obligatory prayer or during your personal supplications (duas). Make sure to articulate each word clearly and to reflect on its profound meaning. Visualize Allah's protection and guidance enveloping your marriage and your spouse. This dua is best recited individually, but couples can also recite it together, holding hands and directing their pleas to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a powerful tool for fostering understanding, love, and harmony between spouses. It seeks Allah's direct intervention to mend any rifts and to guide the couple towards paths of peace and security. By asking for protection from 'lewdness, whether open or secret,' it encompasses safeguarding the marriage from all forms of sin and misconduct that could lead to its breakdown. The inclusion of blessings for 'our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring' shows the holistic nature of this dua, aiming for overall well-being and spiritual strengthening of the family unit. The request for repentance and the acknowledgment of Allah's attributes as 'the Acceptor of repentance, the Most Merciful' highlight the importance of seeking forgiveness and relying on Allah's boundless compassion.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught this comprehensive dua to his companions for seeking Allah's guidance and protection in various aspects of life, including the well-being of their relationships and families. It is found in Sunan Abi Dawud, Book of Prayer, Chapter on the Dua of Istikhara, where it is presented as a supplication to be recited in times of need for reconciliation and guidance.