بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ، وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ، وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ
May Allah bless you, and bestow His blessings upon you, and unite you both in goodness.
Barakallahu laka, wa baraka 'alaika, wa jama'a baynakuma fi khairin
When to Read
This is a beautiful dua to recite for a couple entering into an arranged marriage. It can be recited by the parents, elders, or anyone present at the wedding ceremony, or even by the couple themselves during the Nikah or shortly after. It's a prayer for Allah's blessings to be abundant upon the new union and for it to be established on a foundation of goodness.
How to Read
When reciting this dua, face the couple and say it with sincerity and a pure intention. Imagine Allah's mercy encompassing them. It's often said with hands raised, though not strictly necessary. The key is the heartfelt supplication for the couple's well-being and the success of their marriage.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invokes Allah's blessings directly upon the couple. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this specifically for marriage, indicating its profound significance. It asks for *barakah* (abundance and increase) in their lives together, both individually and as a unit, and for their union to be a source of goodness and happiness for them and their families. This prayer sets a positive spiritual tone for the marriage, reminding the couple that their success is ultimately in Allah's hands.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua for a wedding: 'May Allah bless you, and bestow His blessings upon you, and unite you both in goodness.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 2130, Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1091 - This narration is considered Hasan). When someone got married, the Prophet ﷺ would say to him: 'May your wife be blessed, may your wealth be blessed, and may your good deeds be joined by those of your wife.' (This is a longer narration, but the core dua for the couple is the one cited above).