رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us leaders for the righteous.
Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqina imama.
When to Read
You can recite this beautiful Quranic dua at any time, but it holds particular significance when you are actively seeking Allah's blessings for your marital and family life. Make it a regular part of your supplications, especially after your obligatory prayers or during the quiet moments of the night (like Qiyam al-Layl). If you're going through a challenging period, whether personally or as a couple, turn to this dua with sincerity and full conviction. It's a powerful way to ask Allah to make your spouse a source of peace, stability, and enduring strength, enabling both of you to navigate life's tests with resilience and a firm connection to Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, truly reflecting on its profound meaning. Understand that when you ask Allah for your spouse (and children) to be 'qurrata a'yunin' – 'comfort to our eyes' – you are asking for them to be a source of immense joy, tranquility, and inner peace that removes all worries and anxieties from your sight and heart. Make sure your pronunciation is correct, and ponder over the implications of having a spouse who strengthens your *deen* (religion) and *dunya* (worldly life). Regularly making this dua, whether verbally or internally, reinforces your intention to build a marriage centered on righteousness and mutual support, which in turn becomes a wellspring of inner strength.
Virtues & Benefits
This particular dua comes directly from the Quran, recited by the 'Ibādur-Raḥmān' (the true servants of the Most Merciful). Its profound nature means you are asking Allah for the ultimate blessings in your family life – a spouse and offspring who bring true serenity. When you pray for your spouse to be 'qurrata a'yunin' – literally, 'coolness of the eyes' – you are asking for them to be a source of immense joy, tranquility, and inner peace. Think about what happens when your eyes are 'cool' – it means comfort, serenity, and a lack of burning anxiety or distress. A spouse who brings this kind of comfort inherently becomes a pillar of strength and resilience for you. In the face of life's trials, having a partner who brings peace to your heart helps you remain steadfast (sabr) and firm in your faith. The Prophet ﷺ himself highlighted the profound blessing of a righteous spouse, saying, "The whole world is a provision, and the best provision of the world is a righteous woman." (Sahih Muslim 1467). While this specific ayah applies to both genders and is a dua, the underlying principle is the same: a righteous, comforting spouse helps you stay strong, focused on Allah, and resilient through all circumstances. The second part of the dua, 'and make us leaders for the righteous,' further emphasizes the desire for a family that not only finds internal peace but also inspires goodness in others, building strength from within to project outward.