Dua Before Intimacy
Shielding the marriage and future children from Satan
Also searched as: dua before intimacy
Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ اللَّهُمَّ جَنِّبْنَا الشَّيْطَانَ وَجَنِّبِ الشَّيْطَانَ مَا رَزَقْتَنَا
Transliteration
Bismillah. Allahumma jannibnash-shaytana, wa jannibish-shaytana ma razaqtana.
Meaning
In Allah’s name. O Allah, keep Satan from us and keep Satan from what You grant us.
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
When to recite
Before intimacy • Once
Virtue
If a child is decreed from that night, Satan will never harm him.
Sources & review
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Ibn Abbas • Grade: Sahih • 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 Before Intimacy?
Before intimacy. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua Before Intimacy?
If a child is decreed from that night, Satan will never harm him.
Where is Dua Before Intimacy from?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim (narrated by Ibn Abbas). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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