ุฑูุจููููุง ููุจู ููููุง ู ููู ุฃูุฒูููุงุฌูููุง ููุฐูุฑูููููุงุชูููุง ููุฑููุฉู ุฃูุนููููู ููุงุฌูุนูููููุง ููููู ูุชููููููู ุฅูู ูุงู ูุง
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 dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqeena imama.
When to Read
This beautiful supplication from the Quran can be recited at any time, but it's particularly potent when made after prayers, during the last third of the night, or whenever you feel a deep yearning for your marriage to be a source of spiritual and intellectual elevation for both you and your partner. Imagine making this after Fajr, a time when Allah descends to the lowest heaven, or during the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah. It's a prayer for a partnership that not only brings joy and tranquility but also inspires piety and righteous leadership.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincerity and a heartfelt intention. Understand that 'qurrata a'yunin' (comfort to our eyes) encompasses a spouse who is not just a companion but also someone who enriches your life, intellectually and spiritually, contributing to your overall well-being and growth. Imagine your spouse as a mirror reflecting the best in you, and you in them, pushing each other towards Allah's pleasure. When you say 'waj'alna lil-muttaqeena imama' (make us an example for the righteous), you are asking for your union to be a beacon of goodness and inspiration for others.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah is a comprehensive prayer for a blessed family life. It asks for spouses and children who are the coolness of our eyes, bringing joy and contentment. Importantly, it also asks for our partnership to be one that actively inspires righteousness in ourselves and others, becoming a guiding light for the community. This implies a spouse who challenges you positively, engages in meaningful discussions, shares intellectual pursuits, and fosters a mutual desire for knowledge and understanding of Deen, leading to a deeper connection with Allah and each other. It's a prayer for a marriage that is a constant source of growth, both individually and collectively.