Dua for Newlyweds (Barakallahu Laka)
Congratulating and blessing a married couple
Also searched as: shaadi ki dua • dua for newly married
Arabic
بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ
Transliteration
Barakallahu laka, wa baraka alayka, wa jama’a baynakuma fi khayr.
Meaning
May Allah bless you, shower blessings upon you and join you both in goodness.
Reference
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud
When to recite
At weddings, on hearing of marriage • Once
Virtue
The Prophetic congratulation that starts a marriage with barakah.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Abu Hurairah • Grade: Hasan • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua for Newlyweds (Barakallahu Laka)?
At weddings, on hearing of marriage. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua for Newlyweds (Barakallahu Laka)?
The Prophetic congratulation that starts a marriage with barakah.
Where is Dua for Newlyweds (Barakallahu Laka) from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud (narrated by Abu Hurairah). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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