اللَّهُمَّ أَلِّفْ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِنَا، وَأَصْلِحْ ذَاتَ بَيْنِنَا، وَاهْدِنَا سُبُلَ السَّلَامِ، وَنَجِّنَا مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي أَسْمَاعِنَا، وَأَبْصَارِنَا، وَقُلُوبِنَا، وَأَزْوَاجِنَا، وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا، وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ.
O Allah, unite our hearts, and reconcile that which is between us. Guide us to the paths of peace, and deliver us from darkness to light. Bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring. Turn to us in repentance, for indeed, You are the Ever-Returning, the Most Merciful.
Allahumma allif bayna qulubina, wa aslih dhatta baynina, wahdina subulas-salam, wa najjina minadh-dhulumati ilan-nur, 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 is a profound supplication that can be recited at any time, especially during moments of personal reflection, after obligatory prayers, or when observing disunity or conflict within the Muslim community. It is particularly potent when we feel overwhelmed by divisions and yearn for Allah's intervention to foster harmony.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt desire for peace and unity. Turn to the Qiblah, raise your hands (if appropriate for the time and place, like after prayer), and make this supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah to mend broken relationships and guide us towards paths of peace and understanding. Remember that genuine dua requires action; therefore, this supplication should be accompanied by efforts to promote reconciliation and understanding in our own lives and communities.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses the core issues of disunity and calls upon Allah to initiate the reconciliation process. By asking Allah to 'unite our hearts' and 'reconcile that which is between us,' we acknowledge that true harmony comes from Him. The inclusion of guidance towards 'paths of peace' and deliverance 'from darkness to light' highlights the spiritual dimension of unity, moving away from ignorance and misguidance towards clarity and truth. It also encompasses well-being for our families, signifying that the ripple effect of unity starts from within our homes. The acknowledgement of our shortcomings through the request for repentance, 'Turn to us in repentance,' further refines our plea, seeking Allah’s mercy as the foundation for healing.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to teach them this prayer: 'Allahumma allif bayna qulubina, wa aslih dhatta baynina, wahdina subulas-salam, wa najjina minadh-dhulumati ilan-nur, wa barik lana fi asma'ina, wa absarina, wa qulubina, wa azwajina, wa dhurriyyatina, wa tub 'alayna, innaka antat-Tawwabur-Rahim.' (Allahumma unite our hearts, and reconcile that which is between us. Guide us to the paths of peace, and deliver us from darkness to light. Bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring. Turn to us in repentance, for indeed, You are the Ever-Returning, the Most Merciful.)