Islamic wedding anniversary wishes and duas
Marking a marriage with gratitude and dua is a lovely habit. Here are messages for a husband, wife, parents and friends, with a note on the scholarly views about anniversaries. Scholars differ on some details, so ask a scholar you trust about your own situation.
Are anniversaries allowed?
Some scholars say a marriage anniversary is a permissible custom if it involves gratitude, family time and dua, with nothing impermissible. Others discourage treating it as a regular celebration because it was not a practice of the early community. Many families simply use the day to thank Allah and be kind to each other.
For a husband
“Alhamdulillah for another year of marriage. May Allah keep us together in this life and in Jannah.”
For a wife
“Thank you for your patience and kindness. May Allah bless our home and make us a source of peace for each other.”
For parents
“Mashallah, may Allah keep your marriage strong and grant you health, happiness and a long life together.”
Short duas
- “Barakallahu lakuma wa baraka alaykuma wa jama‘a baynakuma fi khayr.” (May Allah bless you both and unite you in goodness.)
- “Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a‘yun.” (Quran 25:74)
Make it meaningful
Pray together, give sadaqah, write each other a note of thanks or share a simple meal. See dua for a happy marriage.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it haram to celebrate a wedding anniversary?
Scholars differ. Many allow it as a custom with gratitude and no impermissible acts. Others prefer not to. Ask a scholar you trust.
What is an Islamic anniversary wish?
A message of thanks to Allah and a dua for the couple, such as barakallahu lakuma.
What do you say to a couple on their anniversary?
Mashallah, barakallahu lakuma, and a wish for happiness and togetherness in this life and the next.
Can I give a gift?
Yes. Gifts are encouraged between spouses and bring affection.
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