اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ.
O Allah, I ask You for its (the wife's/marriage's) goodness and the goodness of what You have created it with, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what You have created it with.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ma jabaltaha 'alaih, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jabaltaha 'alaih.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant and beneficial when a man is about to marry, or just after the marriage ceremony. It's a powerful supplication to invoke Allah's protection over the new union from its very beginning. Recite it before consummating the marriage, or at any point where the couple feels vulnerable to external negativity or internal discord.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Place your hand on the forehead of your wife (or place your hand on your own chest if reciting for your own marriage's protection) and make this supplication. It's a personal plea to Allah to bless and safeguard the marriage. The act of placing a hand signifies seeking blessings and invoking protection directly upon the union. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses the potential for unforeseen issues and negative influences within a new marriage. By seeking refuge in Allah, we acknowledge His ultimate power to protect and guide. It's a Sunnah practice that sets a positive, faith-based tone for the marital journey, asking Allah to bless the inherent goodness of the union and shield it from any inherent or external evils that could lead to misunderstandings or the destructive effects of gossip. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to ensure the marriage starts on a foundation of seeking Allah's favor and protection.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: 'When any of you marries a woman, let him take her by the forelock and seek a blessing for himself (by reciting): Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ma jabaltaha 'alaih, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jabaltaha 'alaih. (O Allah, I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of what You have created it with, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what You have created it with.)' — Sahih Muslim 1080