In Islam, intimacy between husband and wife is more than a private act—it is a sacred covenant within nikāḥ (marriage), grounded in mawaddah (love), raḥmah (mercy), and fidelity. When practiced with remembrance of Allah ﷻ, marital intimacy rises beyond desire and becomes a form of ʿibādah (worship), bringing harmony, blessings, and spiritual closeness to the home.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught a meaningful dua before intercourse—known as the intercourse ki dua or humbistari ki dua in English. This dua before sex asks Allah for protection from Shayṭān, His barakah (blessing), and the gift of righteous children. By reciting this sex dua, couples transform intimacy into worship, joining natural desire with mindfulness and devotion.
In this article, you’ll find the authentic dua for sex and the recommended dua before sex, as well as references to the dua during intercourse and the broader dua for intimacy. Each is shared with Arabic text, transliteration, and translation—so couples can recite them with sincerity, clarity, and faith.
Authentic Dua for Intercourse (Arabic, Transliteration, Translation)
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught a short and meaningful dua to recite before intimacy. In this supplication, we ask Allah ﷻ to shield both spouses and any children that may come from this union from the whispers of Shayṭān. Easy to memorize and gentle to say, it blesses marital relations by beginning with the remembrance of Allah and seeking His barakah.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ جَنِّبْنَا الشَّيْطَانَ، وَجَنِّبِ الشَّيْطَانَ مَا رَزَقْتَنَا Transliteration: Bismillāh, Allāhumma jannibnā ash-shayṭān, wa jannibi ash-shayṭān mā razaqtanā English Translation: In the Name of Allah. O Allah, keep us away from Shayṭān, and keep Shayṭān away from what You provide us (children).
When and How to Recite Intercourse Dua?
The dua for intimacy is recited just before relations begin, said softly and with ikhlāṣ (sincerity) and khushūʿ (humble awareness).
In this moment, a couple remembers that marital intimacy is not merely physical, but a form of ʿibādah (worship) when kept within the bond of nikāḥ.
The Sunnah encourages the husband to recite the supplication, yet if he forgets, the wife may also say it.
By beginning with this dua, the couple seeks Allah’s protection from the whispers of Shayṭān, invites barakah (divine blessing) into their union, and transforms their intimacy into a mindful expression of faith and devotion.
Wisdom and Benefits of Intercourse Dua
Reciting the dua before intimacy carries both spiritual wisdom and lasting blessings for the couple.
- It serves as a shield from Shayṭān, safeguarding not only the husband and wife in their union, but also protecting any future offspring from his harmful influence.
- Through this supplication, barakah (divine blessing) enters the marriage, reminding both spouses that their intimacy is not merely a natural bond, but a sacred act of ʿibādah (worship).
By beginning with the remembrance of Allah ﷻ, the couple elevates a private moment into an expression of īmān (faith). In turn, their relationship is enriched with mawaddah (love), raḥmah (mercy), and sakīnah (spiritual tranquility), allowing the home to be filled with peace and closeness to Allah.
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Mohammed Basheer is the founder of Sukoonly.com, an Islamic blog focused on duas, prophetic healing, and Qur’anic wisdom. He writes with sincerity and spiritual depth for seekers around the world.