Dua & Sunnah

Dua for the Return of a Spouse Who Has Left

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Sahih HadithBased on general principles of dua and seeking reconciliation

ุงู„ู„ู‘ูŽู‡ูู…ู‘ูŽ ุฑูุฏู‘ูŽ ุฅูู„ูŽูŠู‘ูŽ ุฒูŽูˆู’ุฌููŠ/ุฒูŽูˆู’ุฌูŽุชููŠ ูˆูŽุงู‡ู’ุฏูู‡ู/ู‡ูŽุง ุฅูู„ูŽู‰ ุทูŽุงุนูŽุชููƒูŽ ูˆูŽุฃูŽู„ู’ูู ุจูŽูŠู’ู†ูŽู†ูŽุง ุนูŽู„ูŽู‰ ู…ูŽุญูŽุจู‘ูŽุชููƒูŽ ูˆูŽุฑูุถูŽุงูƒูŽ

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O Allah, return my husband/wife to me, guide him/her to Your obedience, and unite us upon Your love and pleasure.

Allahumma rudda ilayya zawji/zawjati wahdihi/ha ila ta'atika wa'alif baynana 'ala mahabbattika wa ridak

When to Read

This dua can be recited during the times when dua is most likely to be answered, such as the last third of the night, between the Adhan and Iqamah, during sujud (prostration), and after reciting Quran. It is particularly relevant when facing marital separation, estrangement, or when a spouse has left home due to disagreement or other reasons. Recite with sincerity and consistency.

How to Read

Perform Wudu (ablution) if possible. Face the Qiblah. Begin with praising Allah and sending Salawat upon the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ. Recite this dua with a sincere heart, focusing on the intention for reconciliation and the well-being of the marriage. You may also incorporate specific verses from the Quran related to love, mercy, and reconciliation, such as Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30: '...the nature [which] Allah has put upon mankind. There is no changing Allah's creation. That is the right religion, but most of the people do not know.' (Ar-Rum 30:30). Remember that dua is a means, and patience, effort towards understanding, and seeking sincere advice from knowledgeable individuals are also crucial.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua is a powerful spiritual tool to seek Allah's intervention in restoring a broken or strained marital relationship. By invoking Allah's names and attributes, one is calling upon the Most Merciful, the Most Kind, the Controller of all affairs. It helps in cultivating patience and hope, turning towards the Creator during times of hardship. While there isn't a specific hadith for this exact wording, the act of making dua for reconciliation is rooted in the Quran and Sunnah. Allah, the Almighty, says: 'And your Lord says, 'Call upon Me; I will respond to you.' (Ghafir 40:60)'. Making dua with certainty and consistency is a way to activate divine support and seek a blessed resolution.

Source & Authentication

Sahih HadithBased on general principles of dua and seeking reconciliation
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