Dua & Sunnah

Dua for a Spouse to Overcome Envy and Jealousy

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Sahih HadithAl-Musannaf 29986

اللَّهُمَّ أَذْهِبْ غَيْظَ قَلْبِهِ، وَبَرِّدْ شُعُوبَ حَسَدِهِ، وَاهْدِ قَلْبَهُ، وَأَزِلْ دَاءَ صَدْرِهِ.

O Allah, remove the anger from his heart, cool the embers of his envy, guide his heart, and remove the illness from his chest.

Allahumma adh-hib ghayẓa qalbihi, wa babbird shu'uba ḥasadadihi, wahdi qalbihi, wa azil da'a ṣadrihi.

When to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity when you notice signs of envy or jealousy in your spouse, whether it's directed towards you, others, or even external blessings. It's particularly beneficial during difficult marital periods or when you observe them struggling with these negative emotions. Make it a regular supplication in your personal duas, asking Allah to protect your marriage and your spouse's heart.

How to Read

Recite this dua with full conviction and a sincere heart, focusing on your spouse's well-being. Visualize their heart being cleansed of these negative emotions. You can whisper it during your daily prayers, after your obligatory salah, or even at night. It's also effective to recite it when your spouse is asleep or when you are making personal dua, asking Allah to purify their heart and your marital relationship.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua directly addresses the inner turmoil caused by envy and jealousy, seeking Allah's intervention to bring peace and purity to your spouse's heart. By asking Allah to 'remove the anger' and 'cool the embers of envy,' you are seeking a deep healing from these destructive emotions. The plea to 'guide his heart' and 'remove the illness from his chest' emphasizes the spiritual dimension of this struggle, asking for divine help in finding contentment and eliminating bitterness. Envy and jealousy can poison relationships and individual peace, so this supplication aims to foster a healthier emotional and spiritual state for your spouse and, consequently, for your marriage.

Source & Authentication

This dua is attributed to some of the Tabi'een and is a well-established supplication for dealing with envy and jealousy in its various forms. While not directly from the Prophet ﷺ, its wisdom and reliance on seeking Allah's help make it a valuable supplication taught and practiced within the tradition.
Sahih HadithAl-Musannaf 29986
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