Dua Before Sexual Intercourse with the Wife
Before sexual intercourse with the wife. Newlyweds, new babies and protecting children.
What is the dua for before sexual intercourse with the wife?
The dua for before sexual intercourse with the wife begins “Bismillāh”, meaning “With the Name of Allah”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 6/141, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Before Sexual Intercourse with the Wife in Arabic
Transliteration
Bismillāh. Allāhumma jannibnash-Shayṭān, wa jannibish-Shayṭāna mā razaqtanā.
Meaning in English
With the Name of Allah. O Allah, keep the Devil away from us, and keep the Devil away from that which You provide for us.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Before sexual intercourse with the wife”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 6/141.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for before sexual intercourse with the wife?
The dua for before sexual intercourse with the wife begins “Bismillāh”, meaning “With the Name of Allah”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 6/141, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for before sexual intercourse with the wife mean?
With the Name of Allah. O Allah, keep the Devil away from us, and keep the Devil away from that which You provide for us.
How do you pronounce the dua for before sexual intercourse with the wife?
The transliteration is: Bismillāh. Allāhumma jannibnash-Shayṭān, wa jannibish-Shayṭāna mā razaqtanā.
Where is the dua for before sexual intercourse with the wife reported?
Al-Bukhari 6/141. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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