Dua for a happy marriage: asking Allah for love, mercy and barakah
A happy marriage is a gift from Allah, and also something we build every day. This guide shares duas for the health of a marriage, from the Quran and Sunnah, along with small habits that match them.
Love and mercy
Allah says that among His signs is that He created for you spouses to find tranquillity in them, and placed between you affection and mercy (Quran 30:21). It is natural to ask Him for exactly that.
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ
Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yun
Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and offspring comfort to our eyes.
Quran 25:74
A dua for guidance and goodness in the home
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina adhaban-nar
Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Quran 2:201
This is among the most frequently recited duas of the Prophet ﷺ. A good marriage is part of the good of this world.
A dua for the couple
بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ
Barakallahu laka wa baraka 'alayka wa jama'a baynakuma fi khayr
May Allah bless you, shower His blessings upon you and unite you both in goodness.
Reported by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi
This is the dua the Prophet ﷺ taught for a newly married couple. It is also lovely to make for your own marriage.
Habits that go with the dua
- Pray together when you can, and make dua for each other by name.
- Say thank you and apologise quickly.
- Keep difficult conversations kind, and take breaks rather than raising your voice.
- Seek advice and counselling early rather than late. See Muslim marriage counselling.
- Learn each other's rights and responsibilities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good dua for a happy marriage?
Quran 25:74 and the dua taught by the Prophet ﷺ for newlyweds (Barakallahu laka) are widely recited. You can also ask in your own words.
Can I make dua for my spouse?
Yes. Making dua for your spouse is a beautiful practice and a way of showing care.
What if my marriage is struggling?
Make dua, speak honestly and consider counselling and family mediation. If you are unsafe, contact the emergency services.
Keep reading
More reading: dua for marriage, dua for newlyweds and nikah mubarak wishes.