Humbistari Ki Dua: Dua Before Intimacy in Arabic With Meaning and Related Duas
Quick answer: The humbistari ki dua is the short dua a husband says before intimacy with his wife: Bismillah, Allahumma jannibnash-shaytana wa jannibish-shaytana ma razaqtana. It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, and the Prophet ﷺ said that if a child is decreed for them from that union, shaytan will never harm that child. This page explains the dua, its meaning and the related duas for married couples, in respectful and modest language.
Humbistari Ki Dua in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ اللَّهُمَّ جَنِّبْنَا الشَّيْطَانَ وَجَنِّبِ الشَّيْطَانَ مَا رَزَقْتَنَا
Transliteration: Bismillah. Allahumma jannibnash-shaytaana wa jannibish-shaytaana maa razaqtanaa.
English meaning: In the name of Allah. O Allah, keep shaytan away from us, and keep shaytan away from what You grant us.
اردو مفہوم: اللہ کے نام سے۔ اے اللہ! ہمیں شیطان سے دور رکھ اور جو اولاد تو ہمیں عطا فرمائے اسے بھی شیطان سے دور رکھ۔
Source: Narrated by Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. The Prophet ﷺ said that if a child is decreed for the couple from that union, shaytan will never harm it.
When Is the Dua Said?
The hadith says it is said when a person is about to come to his wife, which means before intimacy begins. Scholars add that it is recommended each time, not only when a couple hopes to have a child. If a person forgets at the start, there is no sin and no need to repeat the act, and the person can ask Allah for goodness in the family in other ways.
What the Dua Teaches
- Begin with Allah’s name. A lawful act of marriage becomes an act of worship when the intention is pure. See our guide on Nikah and its requirements.
- Ask for protection. The dua asks for protection from shaytan for the couple and for any children.
- Children are a trust. The dua links the beginning of a child’s life with Allah’s name and protection.
Other Duas for Married Couples
Dua when a man marries
Amr ibn Shu‘ayb reported from his father and grandfather that the Prophet ﷺ said that when a man marries a woman, he should hold her forehead, say the name of Allah, ask for blessing, and say the following (Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah, graded hasan by many scholars):
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ
Meaning: O Allah, I ask You for her goodness and the goodness You have created in her, and I seek refuge in You from her evil and the evil You have created in her.
Dua for congratulating the newlyweds
بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ
Meaning: May Allah bless you, shower His blessings on you, and bring you together in goodness. This is reported in Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi.
Dua for a good spouse and children
The Quran teaches this dua of the servants of the Most Merciful (Surah Al-Furqan, verse 74):
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا ﴿٧٤﴾
Meaning: Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and our children comfort to our eyes, and make us leaders for the God-fearing.
You can say this dua at any time. For tips on how to ask, read how to make dua.
Etiquette Around Marriage and Home Life
- Keep it private. What happens between spouses is a trust and should not be shared. A hadith in Sahih Muslim warns strongly against revealing it.
- Be gentle and kind. The Prophet ﷺ said the best of you are the best to their families (Tirmidhi).
- Keep ghusl in mind. After intimacy, ghusl is required before prayer. See Ghusl: Full-Body Ritual Purification.
- Protect the home. Recite the morning and evening protection duas in Hifazat Ki Dua and the sleeping sunnah in Sone Ki Dua.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the humbistari ki dua?
It is “Bismillah, Allahumma jannibnash-shaytana wa jannibish-shaytana ma razaqtana,” reported in Bukhari and Muslim.
Does the wife also say it?
The hadith speaks of the husband coming to his wife. Many scholars say both can say it in the same way as dua, since it is a request for protection for both and for any child. Ask a scholar you trust for details.
Can I say it in Urdu?
It is best to say the Arabic words of the dua, and you can also ask Allah in your own language.
What if I forget the dua?
There is no sin in forgetting. Make it a habit so that it becomes natural.
Is there a prayer on the wedding night?
Some reports from the early generations mention that the husband prays two rakats with his wife on the wedding night and asks Allah for blessing. These reports come from the Companions and their students, not from a clear statement of the Prophet ﷺ, so scholars call it recommended by some and not required.
Conclusion
The humbistari ki dua is short, authentic and easy to learn. Teach it to young couples before marriage, and keep dua at the centre of the home.
Continue with Nikah, Ghusl and Azan Ke Baad Ki Dua, or find a gathering near you on our Islamic events page.
Please confirm the Arabic text and rulings with a qualified scholar or a printed source.