اللَّهُمَّ أَلِّفْ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِنَا، وَأَصْلِحْ ذَاتَ بَيْنِنَا، وَاهْدِنَا سُبُلَ السَّلَامِ، وَنَجِّنَا مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ، وَجَنِّبْنَا الْفَوَاحِشَ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَمَا بَطَنَ، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي أَسْمَاعِنَا، وَأَبْصَارِنَا، وَقُلُوبِنَا، وَأَزْوَاجِنَا، وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا، وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
O Allah, unite our hearts, and set right that which is between us, and guide us to the paths of peace. Deliver us from darkness into the light. Keep us away from all shameful deeds, outward and inward. And bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring. And turn to us (in forgiveness); indeed, You are the Accepter of Repentance, the Merciful.
Allahumma allif bayna qulubina, wa aslih dhata baynina, wahdina subulas-salam, wa najjina minadh-dhulumati ilan-nur, wa jannibnal-fawâhisha ma dhahara minha wa ma batan, wa barik lana fi asma'ina, wa absarina, wa qulubina, wa azwajina, wa dhurriyyatina, wa tub 'alayna, innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Rahim.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly beneficial when individuals or groups are experiencing conflict, discord, or misunderstanding. Recite it with sincere intention when you witness or are involved in a dispute, aiming to bring about peace and harmony. It's particularly relevant in family matters, community issues, or any situation requiring reconciliation. Make it a habit during the latter part of the night (tahajjud) or after your obligatory prayers.
How to Read
Recite this dua with full conviction in Allah's ability to mend hearts and bring about peace. Raise your hands in supplication, facing the Qiblah if possible, and maintain a state of purity (wudu). Focus on the meaning of each phrase, visualizing the reconciliation you seek. Repeat it with earnestness, embodying the spirit of seeking peace and unity.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua directly asks Allah for the unification of hearts and the resolution of disputes, which is a highly commendable act in Islam. Reconciling people is a form of worship that draws Allah's pleasure. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Shall I not inform you of a thing better than fasting, charity, and prayer?' They said: 'Yes.' He said: 'It is reconciling the ties of enmity and hatred. Verily, the ties of enmity and hatred are the 'shaver' (of religion).' (Sahih Muslim 2563). This hadith highlights the immense importance of reconciliation, portraying it as a deed that can 'shave' or remove sins and even detrimental effects on one's faith. This specific dua also encompasses seeking guidance to the paths of peace, protection from wrongdoing, and blessings in one's family, making it a holistic supplication for well-being.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'O Allah, unite our hearts, and set right that which is between us, and guide us to the paths of peace. Deliver us from darkness into the light. Keep us away from all shameful deeds, outward and inward. And bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring. And turn to us (in forgiveness); indeed, You are the Accepter of Repentance, the Merciful.'