اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَالعَمَلَ الَّذِي يُبَلِّغُنِي حُبَّكَ، اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ حُبَّكَ أَحَبَّ إِلَيَّ مِنْ نَفْسِي، وَأَهْلِي، وَمِنَ المَاءِ البَارِدِ. اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ حُبَّكَ فِي قَلْبِي، وَذِكْرَكَ كَمَا يَنْبَغِي لِذِكْرِكَ، وَاغْفِرْ لِي، وَارْحَمْنِي، وَاهْدِنِي، وَاغْنِنِي، وَارْزُقْنِي، وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنْ عِبَادِكَ الصَّالِحِينَ، وَاجْعَلْ زَوْجِي / زَوْجَتِي مِنْ عِبَادِكَ الصَّالِحِينَ، وَاجْعَلْهُ /هَا سَنَدًا لِي فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، وَاجْعَلْهُ /هَا حِصْنًا لِأَهْلِ بَيْتِنَا.
O Allah, I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and for the deeds which will cause me to attain Your love. O Allah, make Your love more beloved to me than myself, my family, and than cold water. O Allah, place Your love in my heart, and Your remembrance as is fitting for Your remembrance, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, enrich me, provide for me, and make me among Your righteous servants. And make my spouse among Your righteous servants, and make him/her a support for me in this world and the next, and make him/her a fortress for our household.
Allahumma inni as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wal 'amalalladhi yuballighuni hubbak. Allahumma ij'al hubbaka ahabba ilayya min nafsi, wa ahli, wa minal ma'il barid. Allahumma ij'al hubbaka fi qalbi, wa dhikraka kama yanbaghi lidhikrik, waghfir li, warhamni, wahdini, waghfini, warzuqni, waj'alni min 'ibadikas salihin, waj'al zawji/zawjati min 'ibadikas salihin, waj'alhu/ha sanadan li fid dunya wal akhirah, waj'alhu/ha hisnan li ahli baitina.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly important for individuals seeking a spouse who embodies love, protection, and a strong sense of responsibility towards the family's honor. It can be recited during the proposal stage, before marriage, during marriage, or at any time you feel the need to strengthen these qualities in your spouse. Making it a consistent part of your supplications, especially after prayers, can bring immense blessings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and deep feeling, focusing on each word and its meaning. Imagine your spouse embodying these qualities. It is best to recite it in Arabic as presented, but if pronunciation is a challenge, focus on the transliteration and translation, ensuring your heart is present. Raise your hands in supplication as you would normally do, and maintain a state of purity if possible.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua asks Allah to instill love, not just for Him, but for those who love Him, leading to righteous actions. It seeks to make Allah's love paramount in one's life. Crucially, it asks Allah to make the spouse righteous, a pillar of support, and a protector of the family's reputation and well-being. A spouse who prioritizes Allah's love and guidance is more likely to be a loving, protective, and honorable presence, safeguarding the family's dignity and peace. The Hadith itself highlights the importance of seeking Allah's love and the deeds that lead to it.
Source & Authentication
The original Hadith (Sahih Muslim 5072) is: 'Ask Allah for His love and ask Him for the love of the people who love Him and ask Him for the love of the deeds which draw one near to His love. Know that the love of Allah is not bestowed except upon the righteous.' This dua adapts the core request for Allah's love and righteous deeds, extending it to encompass the spouse and their role in protecting the family's honor.