اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ
O Allah, I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of what You have decreed for it, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what You have decreed for it.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ma jabaltaha 'alayhi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jabaltaha 'alayhi.
When to Read
This dua is specifically recited when contemplating marriage, after identifying a potential partner. It's crucial during the engagement period, when you are seriously considering marriage and want Allah's guidance to ensure compatibility and a blessed union. Recite it with sincerity before or during the proposal, and even during the engagement, to seek Allah's blessing and protection.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with heartfelt sincerity and conviction. Visualize the qualities you hope for in a spouse and seek Allah's perfect choice for you. It is recommended to make dua facing the Qiblah, with your hands raised. However, sincerity of heart is paramount, and this dua can be recited anytime, anywhere, with focus and humility.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a profound expression of reliance on Allah for life's most significant decisions. By reciting it, you acknowledge Allah's perfect knowledge and wisdom, seeking His best for you in a partner. It protects against choosing based on superficiality or personal whims, and instead, aligns your desires with Allah's decree. This ensures that the union is blessed, built on a foundation of tawfiq (divine success) and khair (goodness).
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who intended to marry a woman. He instructed him to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ma jabaltaha 'alayhi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jabaltaha 'alayhi.' (O Allah, I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of what You have decreed for it, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what You have decreed for it.) - Sahih Muslim 1080. The context implies seeking Allah's assessment of the person's nature and suitability, beyond what one might initially perceive.