Dua for a New Spouse (and New Ride)
When marrying, buying a mount or starting something new
Also searched as: dua for new wife
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ
Transliteration
Allahumma inni as’aluka khairaha, wa khaira ma jabaltaha alayh, wa a’udhu bika min sharriha, wa sharri ma jabaltaha alayh.
Meaning
O Allah, I ask You for its good and the good of what it was made for, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what it was made for.
Reference
Sunan Abu Dawud
When to recite
At marriage or new acquisitions • Once
Virtue
New beginnings opened with surrender — good asked for, evil guarded against, hand on the forelock.
Sources & review
Sunan Abu Dawud
Prophetic dua • 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 a New Spouse (and New Ride)?
At marriage or new acquisitions. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua for a New Spouse (and New Ride)?
New beginnings opened with surrender — good asked for, evil guarded against, hand on the forelock.
Where is Dua for a New Spouse (and New Ride) from?
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud. Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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