ุฑูุจููููุง ุขุชูููุง ู ูู ูููุฏูููู ุฑูุญูู ูุฉู ูููููููุฆู ููููุง ู ููู ุฃูู ูุฑูููุง ุฑูุดูุฏูุง
Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair a right guidance.
Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi' lana min amrina rashada.
When to Read
This profound supplication from Surah Al-Kahf is for anyone seeking divine blessing in their relationships. It is especially potent when recited by couples, either together or individually, during times of reflection, after prayers, or whenever they feel a need to strengthen their bond. Making it a regular practice can invite Allah's mercy and guidance into the home, fostering a loving and harmonious environment.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of the words. It's beneficial to raise your hands in supplication, a practice of the Prophets (peace be upon them). You can recite it after your obligatory prayers or at any quiet moment. It's also beautiful to make this dua together as a couple, holding hands and seeking Allah's help as one unit.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah directly asks Allah for two crucial elements for a successful marriage: 'rahmah' (mercy) and 'rashad' (right guidance). Mercy encompasses love, compassion, understanding, and forgiveness โ all vital for navigating the ups and downs of married life. Right guidance ensures that the couple stays on the straight path, making decisions that please Allah and lead to a blessed union. By asking for these, we are essentially seeking Allah's direct intervention to infuse our relationship with His divine love and wisdom.