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 'alayka, wa jama'a baynakuma fi khair.
When to Read
This is the traditional dua recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when congratulating someone on their marriage. It is perfect to recite for a couple getting married during Ramadan, as the month itself is a time of immense blessings. You can say this after the nikkah contract is signed, or at any point during the wedding celebration or even later when visiting the couple. Reciting it during Ramadan amplifies the intention of seeking Allah's barakah (blessings) for this new union, aligning the joyous occasion with the spiritual atmosphere of the holy month.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a pure intention, directing your supplication to Allah for the success and happiness of the newly married couple. Face the couple if possible, and speak clearly with a warm and encouraging tone. Raising your hands slightly is also a common practice when making dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the core wishes for a married couple: Allah's blessings on them individually ('barakallahu laka, wa baraka 'alayka') and His granting them unity and harmony in all aspects of their life together ('wa jama'a baynakuma fi khair'). The Prophet's ﷺ own practice in reciting this dua assures us of its profound spiritual significance and efficacy. When uttered during Ramadan, a month of divine mercy and multiplied rewards, the dua's impact is further enhanced, asking Allah to imbue the marriage with His special grace and protection.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught us the manner of congratulating a bridegroom. He would say: بَارَكَ اللهُ لَكَ، وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ، وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ (Barakallahu laka, wa baraka 'alayka, wa jama'a baynakuma fi khair). (Translation: May Allah bless you, and shower His blessings upon you, and unite you both in goodness).