Supplications for marriage and children, from the Qur-an and Sunnah, with sources.
These supplications cover asking Allah for a righteous spouse and children, and the prophetic words said around marriage. The Qur-an preserves the exact prayers of Zakariyya and Ibrahim for good offspring.
Key points
- "Rabbana hab lana min azwajina..." (25:74) is the central Qur-anic dua for family.
- The Qur-an records the prayers of Zakariyya and Ibrahim for righteous offspring.
- There are specific prophetic supplications for congratulating a marriage and for the start of married life.
- These are supplications, not guarantees - they are paired with effort and good character.
Practical steps
- Include "Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yun" in your regular dua.
- When congratulating a marriage, say "Barakallahu laka wa baraka 'alayka...".
- At the start of a marriage, the husband says "Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha...".
- Before intimacy, both say "Bismillah, Allahumma jannibna sh-shaytan...".
Qur’an
Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yun, wa-j'alna li-l-muttaqina imama.
“And those who say, "Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous."”
Surah Al-Furqan — 25:74
When to read: The best-known Qur-anic dua for a spouse and children: asking that they be a source of joy and that the family be a model of God-consciousness.
Rabbi hab li min ladunka dhurriyyatan tayyibah, innaka sami'u d-du'a.
“At that, Zechariah called upon his Lord, saying, "My Lord, grant me from Yourself a good offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication."”
Surah Al Imran — 3:38 (the dua of Zakariyya)
When to read: Zakariyya's prayer for righteous offspring, said in old age. Recited by those hoping for children.
Rabbi hab li mina s-salihin.
“My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous."”
Surah As-Saffat — 37:100 (the dua of Ibrahim)
When to read: Ibrahim's brief request for a righteous child.
Rabbi-j'alni muqima s-salati wa min dhurriyyati. Rabbana wa taqabbal du'a.
“My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication.”
Surah Ibrahim — 14:40
When to read: Ibrahim asks that he and his descendants be people who establish the prayer.
Hadith
Barakallahu laka, wa baraka 'alayka, wa jama'a baynakuma fi khayr.
May Allah bless you, and send blessings upon you, and join you both together in good.
Sunan Abi Dawud, no. 2130 — graded sahih by al-Albani.
When to read: Said to congratulate someone on their marriage, in place of pre-Islamic congratulations.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ma jabaltaha 'alayh, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa min sharri ma jabaltaha 'alayh.
O Allah, I ask You for the good in her and the good in her nature, and I seek refuge in You from the evil in her and the evil in her nature.
Sunan Abi Dawud, no. 2160 — graded hasan by al-Albani.
When to read: Said by a husband placing his hand on his wife's forehead at the start of the marriage. (A wife may make the equivalent dua for her husband.)
Bismillah. Allahumma jannibna sh-shaytan, wa jannibi sh-shaytana ma razaqtana.
In the name of Allah. O Allah, keep the devil away from us, and keep the devil away from what You grant us.
Sahih al-Bukhari, no. 141 .
When to read: Said by the spouses before intimacy. The narration mentions that if a child is decreed, the devil will not harm it.
Hadith text and grading above are shown as supplied by their source. HikmahBridge does not grade Hadith itself. See Sources & Methodology.
FAQ
Is there a dua specifically for a difficult marriage?
The Qur-an's general duas for good and for patience apply. For a specific serious situation - including harm or abuse - seek help from a trustworthy scholar, counsellor, or local support service rather than relying on dua alone.
Can a wife say the marriage dua about her husband?
Scholars say she may make the equivalent supplication for good in him and refuge from evil in him. The reported wording is addressed from the husband, but the meaning applies both ways.
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