Dua & Sunnah

Dua for a Righteous Spouse: Seeking Allah's Guidance in Marriage

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 hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqeena imama

When to Read

This is a beautiful, comprehensive dua from the Quran itself that encompasses the desire for righteous spouses and righteous offspring. It's perfect to recite during the quiet hours of the night (like during Tahajjud), after prayers, or at any time you feel a strong connection with Allah. Sisters seeking a righteous husband can make this part of their daily supplications, asking Allah to bless them with a partner who will be a source of comfort and guidance, and a family that follows the path of the righteous.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and full conviction in Allah's ability to answer. Turn to the Qiblah, raise your hands (as is customary for dua), and beseech Allah with humility. Visualize the kind of righteous spouse and family life you hope for. Remember that Allah loves those who turn to Him persistently. It's also beneficial to combine this with other supplications that specifically mention seeking a good spouse.

Virtues & Benefits

This verse highlights the profound blessing of a righteous spouse and family. It's not just about finding someone; it's about finding someone who will be a source of joy, support, and spiritual growth โ€“ 'comfort to our eyes'. It also expresses the aspiration to be role models for the righteous, which naturally extends to raising children in a God-conscious environment. The act of making dua itself is a form of worship, strengthening our connection with Allah and acknowledging our dependence on Him for all matters, especially one as significant as marriage.

Source & Authentication

QuranQuran 25:74
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