بَارَكَ اللهُ لَكَ وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ
May Allah bless you, and shower His blessings upon you, and unite you both in goodness.
Barakallahu laka wa baraka 'alaika wa jama'a bainakuma fi khairin
When to Read
This is the blessed supplication the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to say when a couple gets married, or when witnessing a wedding. It's a beautiful way to invoke Allah's blessings upon the newlyweds right from the start of their journey together. You can say it after the Nikah ceremony, or even during the reception when congratulating the couple. It's also a wonderful dua for parents or elders to recite for their children or loved ones embarking on married life.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt intention for the couple's happiness and well-being. Face the couple, raise your hands slightly (as if making a gentle supplication), and speak these words clearly. The emphasis is on invoking Allah's grace upon them, so focus on the meaning as you say it. It's a Sunnah practice, so following the Prophet's ﷺ example in making this dua is key.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful way to start a marriage on a foundation of faith and blessings. It follows the Sunnah of our Prophet ﷺ, ensuring that the union is blessed by Allah from its inception. By seeking Allah's blessings ('barakah'), we are asking for His continuous favor, protection, and increase in goodness for the couple's life together. The phrase 'wa jama'a bainakuma fi khairin' (unite you both in goodness) specifically asks Allah to keep them together in love, peace, and righteousness.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): When one of you marries, he should say: بَارَكَ اللهُ لَكَ وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ (Barakallahu laka wa baraka 'alaika wa jama'a bainakuma fi khairin). And when he (or she) buys a mount, he should take the forelock of the animal and invoke Allah's name and say the same (meaning the previous supplication). (The translation of the second part of the hadith, about buying a mount, is included for context but is not directly related to the Nikah dua itself).