بَارَكَ اللّٰهُ 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 a beautiful dua that can be recited by the officiant, family members, or guests during the wedding ceremony itself, or immediately after the marriage contract (nikah) is solemnized. It's a prayer for the couple's happiness and prosperity. It can also be recited when congratulating a newly married couple.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart. Direct your intention towards seeking Allah's immense blessings for the couple's new life together. It is typically recited while facing the couple, with hands raised, or placed over the heart as a gesture of sincere supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a prophetic way to invoke Allah's favor upon a new marriage. It encapsulates the essence of seeking divine approval and a blessed union. By reciting it, we are actively participating in wishing the couple a life filled with Allah's grace, harmony, and good fortune, reflecting the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the guidance of our faith towards fostering strong and blessed marital bonds.
Source & Authentication
When Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) married a woman, he would say: 'May Allah bless you, and shower His blessings upon you, and unite you both in goodness.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 2130). This hadith, narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), shows the Prophet's ﷺ practice of supplicating for newly married couples, setting a precedent for us to follow.