اللَّهُمَّ أَلِّفْ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِهِمْ، وَأَصْلِحْ ذَاتَ بَيْنِهِمْ، وَاهْدِهِمْ سُبُلَ السَّلاَمِ، وَنَجِّهُمْ مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ، وَبَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِي أَسْمَاعِهِمْ، وَأَبْصَارِهِمْ، وَقُلُوبِهِمْ، وَأَزْوَاجِهِمْ، وَذُرِّيَّاتِهِمْ، وَتُبْ عَلَيْهِمْ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ، وَاجْعَلْنَا شَاكِرِينَ لِنِعَمِكَ، مُثْنِينَ بِهَا عَلَيْكَ، وَقَابِلِيهَا مِنْهُمْ، وَأَصْلِحْهَا لَهُمْ، اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً، وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً، وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ.
O Allah, unite their hearts, and reconcile their differences, and guide them to the ways of peace, and deliver them from darkness to light, and bless their hearing, and their sight, and their hearts, and their spouses, and their offspring, and accept their repentance. Verily, You are the Accepter of repentance, the Merciful. And make us thankful for Your blessings, praising You for them, and accepting them from us, and setting them right for us. O Allah, our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and save us from the punishment of the Fire.
*Allahumma allif bayna qulubihim, wa aslih dhata baynihim, wahdihim subulas-salam, wa najjihim minadh-dhulumati ilan-nur, wa barik lahum fi asma'ihim, wa absarihim, wa qulubihim, wa azwajihim, wa dhurriyatihim, wa tub 'alayhim, innaka antat-Tawwabur-Rahim. Waj'alna shakireena li ni'amika, muthneena biha 'alayk, wa qabililha minhum, wa aslihha lahum. Allahumma rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan, wa fil-akhirati hasanatan, wa qina 'adhaban-nar.*
When to Read
This dua is profoundly relevant when we witness disunity, cultural pressures that challenge our faith, or moments of weakness within the Ummah. It is especially powerful to recite during times of reflection, after prayers, or when gathering with others who share a concern for the collective state of Muslims.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. It's beneficial to raise your hands in supplication as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Imagine the Ummah, from east to west, and plead to Allah for their betterment. Make it a habit to include this in your personal supplications (duas) and group supplications.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive supplication seeks Allah's aid in achieving several crucial aspects for the Ummah: reconciliation of hearts, establishment of peace, guidance away from misguidance, blessings in family and progeny, and acceptance of repentance. It also incorporates the universally beloved Quranic dua for well-being in this life and the next (Al-Baqarah 2:201). Reciting it fosters a sense of shared responsibility and deepens our connection to the wider Muslim community.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Allah, unite their hearts, and reconcile their differences, and guide them to the ways of peace, and deliver them from darkness to light, and bless their hearing, and their sight, and their hearts, and their spouses, and their offspring, and accept their repentance. Verily, You are the Accepter of repentance, the Merciful. And make us thankful for Your blessings, praising You for them, and accepting them from us, and setting them right for us. O Allah, our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and save us from the punishment of the Fire.' This narration describes a comprehensive supplication that encompasses the well-being of individuals and the collective Ummah.