Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Spouses to Support Each Other's Aspirations

Marriage & Wedding
QuranQuran 2:201

ุฑูŽุจู‘ูŽู†ูŽุง ุขุชูู†ูŽุง ูููŠ ุงู„ุฏู‘ูู†ู’ูŠูŽุง ุญูŽุณูŽู†ูŽุฉู‹ ูˆูŽูููŠ ุงู„ู’ุขุฎูุฑูŽุฉู ุญูŽุณูŽู†ูŽุฉู‹ ูˆูŽู‚ูู†ูŽุง ุนูŽุฐูŽุงุจูŽ ุงู„ู†ู‘ูŽุงุฑู

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Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.

Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar

When to Read

This powerful dua, known for its comprehensive request for good in both this life and the next, is perfect for spouses to recite together. It's particularly fitting when facing shared goals, working towards mutual aspirations, or when one or both partners are embarking on new ventures or striving for personal growth. Recite it during times of reflection, after prayers, or as a regular part of your daily supplications to seek Allah's blessing on your joint and individual journeys.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning and the deep requests it holds. Itโ€™s beautiful to recite it hand-in-hand with your spouse, emphasizing your unity and shared reliance on Allah. Ensure you understand the translation and internalize the desire for 'hasanah' (goodness) in all aspects of your lives, including supporting each other's dreams and ambitions. Make it a habit to supplicate for your spouse's well-being and success alongside your own.

Virtues & Benefits

This ayah is a cornerstone of Islamic supplication, encompassing a holistic request for good. By reciting it, spouses ask Allah for prosperity, contentment, and success in their worldly endeavors, which can include supporting each other's careers, education, or personal projects. Simultaneously, they seek the ultimate good in the Hereafter, protection from Hellfire, and a blessed eternal life. This dua fosters mutual support by directing both partners' focus towards shared betterment under Allah's guidance, acknowledging that true success is multifaceted and ultimately from Him. Allah (SWT) says: "Those who remember Allah while standing and sitting and lying on their sides and contemplate the creation of the heavens and the earth, [saying]: 'Our Lord, You did not create this in vain; exalted are You! Then protect us from the punishment of the Fire.'" (Quran 3:191)

Source & Authentication

QuranQuran 2:201
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