اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالتُّقَىٰ وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَىٰ
O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness.
Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina
When to Read
This powerful dua is excellent to recite regularly, especially when seeking marriage. You can make it a part of your daily supplications, or recite it specifically when you are feeling ready to pursue marriage and are seeking Allah's assistance in finding a suitable spouse and the means to establish a family.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as you would for any other supplication. Focus on the meaning of each word: asking Allah for guidance in your life choices, Taqwa (God-consciousness) to keep you on the straight path, Afaf (chastity) to protect your modesty and purity, and Ghina (richness) which encompasses contentment and provision, including the means to support a family. Make sure to follow it with personal requests for a righteous spouse and a blessed marriage.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a comprehensive request for spiritual and material well-being, directly relevant to the challenges and aspirations associated with marriage. Seeking guidance helps in making wise decisions about a potential spouse and the future. Taqwa ensures that your actions and intentions remain pleasing to Allah. 'Afaf protects one's honor and purity, crucial for a healthy marriage. 'Ghina' refers to richness or self-sufficiency, which includes the financial and emotional stability needed to support a household and family. By asking for these, you are essentially asking Allah to provide you with everything you need to enter into and sustain a blessed marriage.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge in Allah from four things, saying: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina.' (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness.)