Dua for the groom

Source & authenticity

Source: Hisn al-Muslim · Reference: Hisn al-Muslim 79

Translation: Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), Sa'id al-Qahtani — see site-wide attribution

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Context & meaning

Blessing is asked for twice, and the two are not the same request. The first is blessing in something — the translation supplies your spouse in brackets — and the second is blessing upon the person addressed. A third request then takes in both parties at once, asking that they be united in goodness. The wording moves from one, to the other, to the pair.

When & how to recite

Recorded by ad-Darimi, and placed by the chapter as words said to a groom.

Reflection

Only the final clause treats the two as a unit. What precedes it blesses each of them separately, and the goodness named is what joins the requests together.

About these notesThe notes above explain the wording of the supplication as it is translated on this page. They add no commentary, history or ruling beyond it.

Common questions

What is the source for this?

The entry is filed at Sunan ad-Darimi 1459.

What does this supplication actually say?

Rendered in English: “May Allah bless for you (your spouse) and bless you, and may He unite both of you in goodness.” Blessing is asked for twice, and the two are not the same request.

Is there a transliteration?

Read without Arabic letters it is: “Barakal-lahu lak, wabaraka AAalayk, wajamaAAa baynakuma fee khayr.”

When should you say it?

Recorded by ad-Darimi, and placed by the chapter as words said to a groom. Only the final clause treats the two as a unit.

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