Dua & Sunnah

Dua for a Righteous Spouse

Spouse
QuranQuran 25:74

ุฑูŽุจู‘ูŽู†ูŽุง ู‡ูŽุจู’ ู„ูŽู†ูŽุง ู…ูู†ู’ ุฃูŽุฒู’ูˆูŽุงุฌูู†ูŽุง ูˆูŽุฐูุฑู‘ููŠู‘ูŽุงุชูู†ูŽุง ู‚ูุฑู‘ูŽุฉูŽ ุฃูŽุนู’ูŠูู†ู ูˆูŽุงุฌู’ุนูŽู„ู’ู†ูŽุง ู„ูู„ู’ู…ูุชู‘ูŽู‚ููŠู†ูŽ ุฅูู…ูŽุงู…ู‹ุง

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Our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and our offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.

Rabbana hablana min azwajina wa dhurriyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lilmuttaqeena imama

When to Read

This beautiful dua from Surah Al-Furqan is perfect to recite at any time, especially during the times when duas are more readily accepted (like after Salah, during sujood, or the last third of the night). It's particularly relevant when you are seeking a righteous spouse or praying for the righteousness of your current spouse and children. It embodies the aspiration for a family that brings peace and is a source of guidance.

How to Read

Recite this ayah with sincerity and a focused heart. Visualize the kind of righteous partner you are seeking โ€“ someone who will be a source of support in deen, remind you of Allah, and help you raise a God-conscious family. Understand the meaning deeply: you are asking Allah to bless you with a spouse and children who are not just for this world, but a source of joy and ease for your soul, and to make your household a beacon of righteousness for others.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua encompasses the ultimate desire for a righteous family life. It asks Allah for spouses and offspring who will be a 'qurrata a'yun' โ€“ literally, 'coolness of the eyes,' meaning a source of deep joy, comfort, and contentment. It also elevates the aspiration by asking to be made leaders (imams) for the muttaqeen (the righteous), signifying a desire for a family that not only embodies righteousness but also inspires and leads others towards it. This is a holistic prayer for a blessed union and a righteous lineage.

Source & Authentication

QuranQuran 25:74
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