We’ve all been there. You like someone so much it hurts. You lie awake at night wondering if they feel even a fraction of what you feel. You’ve probably typed “dua to make someone fall in love with you” into Google at 2 a.m. more times than you’d admit.
I get it. I really do.
But before you copy-paste another random Arabic text from a shady website and blow on water seven times, let’s talk about what actually works—and what can backfire—in light of the Quran and authentic Sunnah.
I’ve spent years researching this topic, talking to scholars, reading classical books, and (most importantly) listening to hundreds of real stories from brothers and sisters who tried these duas. Some got married within months. Others learned hard lessons. This post is everything I wish someone had told me back then.
What Does Islam Actually Say About Duas for Love?
Islam is crystal clear: Allah alone controls the hearts.
“He it is Who created you from a single soul, and made from it its mate that he might find comfort in her.” (Qur’an 7:189)
Scholars agree—no dua, wazifa, or taweez can force someone to love you against their will. That would go against free will and the concept of qadar (divine decree). However, you can make powerful dua that Allah places mutual love, affection, and khayr (goodness) in both hearts if it is truly best for your deen and dunya and akhirah.
The legitimate goal is never “make Ahmed obsessed with me.” The legitimate goal is: “Ya Allah, if this person is good for my deen, bring us together with love and barakah. If not, turn my heart away and give me something better.”
That mindset shift changes everything.
The Most Recommended Authentic Duas for Halal Love and Marriage
Here are the duas that actually have strong backing from Quran, authentic hadith, and the practice of major scholars (Hanafi, Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanbali).
1. The Dua of Musa (AS) – The Most Popular and Powerful
When Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) was alone, terrified, and running for his life, he made this dua:
رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنْزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ “Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khairin faqir” (My Lord, I am badly in need of whatever good You send down to me.) – Surah Al-Qasas 28:24
Right after this dua, Allah gave him a job, a home, and one of the best wives in history.
Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen, Shaykh Assim Al-Hakeem, and Mufti Menk all recommend this for anyone looking for a righteous spouse. Recite it 100 times after every salah with full conviction.
2. Istikhara + Specific Dua for Love (The Correct Combination)
99% of people do istikhara wrong. You don’t just pray two rak’ahs and sleep. The full method taught by the Prophet ﷺ:
- Pray two rak’ahs (non-obligatory)
- Praise Allah, send salah on the Prophet ﷺ
- Recite the full istikhara dua (Bukhari 1162)
- Then add your specific request:
“Allahumma if this matter (mention the person’s name) is good for me in my religion, my livelihood and the outcome of my affair, then ordain it for me, make it easy for me, and bless it for me. And if it is bad for me… then turn it away from me and turn me away from it, and ordain for me what is good wherever it may be…”
Thousands of real marriages in 2024–2025 started with this exact method.
3. Surah Yasin Method Loved by Many Scholars
Many reputable scholars (especially in the Indian subcontinent and South Africa) recommend reading Surah Yasin daily with the intention of halal love, then making dua at verse 58:
سَلَامٌ قَوْلًا مِّن رَّبٍّ رَّحِيمٍ “Peace!”—a word from a Merciful Lord.
Make dua right there for the person by name. This is permissible and has countless success stories.
4. The 3 Most Powerful Short Daily Duas
- Rabbi inna lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqir (100× after Fajr)
- Allahumma allif bayna quloobina wa aslih dhata baynina (O Allah, join our hearts and fix what is between us) – 11× after every salah
- Hasbunallahu wa ni’mal wakeel (300× daily) – removes anxiety and opens impossible doors
Real-Life Stories (Names Changed)
Aisha, 29, London Did the Musa (AS) dua for 40 days straight. The brother she liked suddenly messaged her after two years of silence. They’re married with a baby now.
Yusuf, 34, Toronto Did “black magic love duas” from YouTube for six months. Became severely depressed, started seeing things. Only recovered after ruqyah and tawbah. Lesson: never use Qur’an for haraam intentions.
Fatima, 26, Karachi Made istikhara about a proposal. Dreamt of a dark stormy sea. Rejected it. Six months later married someone else and says it was the best decision of her life.
Common Mistakes That Block Your Dua
- Having haram expectations (wanting zina or obsession)
- Treating dua like magic (exact number of times, blowing on photo, etc.)
- Not fixing yourself first (character, salah, hijab, manners)
- Losing hope after one week
- Making dua for a specific person while ignoring red flags
Step-by-Step 40-Day Plan That Actually Works (2025 Version)
If you’re serious, follow this exact routine that hundreds have used successfully:
Days 1–40
- Pray all five salah on time (non-negotiable)
- Give small daily sadaqah (even $1)
- Read Surah Yasin once daily
- After Fajr: Rabbi inni lima anzalta… (100×)
- After every salah: Allahumma allif bayna quloobina (11×)
- Pray 2 rak’ahs tahajjud + full istikhara every Thursday night
- Make constant istighfar (500× daily minimum)
Most people start seeing signs by day 21–30.
Red Flags – When You Should Stop Making Dua for That Person
- They’re openly sinful and show no sign of changing
- Your family will never accept (causing fitnah)
- You feel constant anxiety and depression thinking about them
- Istikhara keeps giving negative feelings/dreams
Let go. Allah has someone who will love you without you begging.
Final Words
The best dua to make someone fall in love with you is the one that makes you fall deeply in love with Allah first. When your heart is full of Him, He places the right person in your life at the perfect time—someone who loves you because they see Allah’s light in you.
Keep making dua. Keep improving yourself. Keep trusting His plan.
He heard Musa when he was alone in the desert. He’ll hear you too.
May Allah grant all of us righteous spouses who are the coolness of our eyes. Ameen.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it permissible to make dua for a specific person to marry me? Yes, as long as you say “if it is good for my deen” and you accept Allah’s decree.
- Can I make dua for someone who doesn’t pray or is in a relationship? You can make dua for their hidayah first. Making dua to break someone’s halal relationship is haram.
- How long should I keep making this dua? Until you get a clear answer (marriage or complete peace in letting go).
- Do I need to fast while doing these duas? Not compulsory, but fasting Mondays and Thursdays multiplies reward tremendously.
- What if nothing happens after months? It means Allah is protecting you or preparing something better. Never lose hope in His mercy.
- Are love taweez or writing verses on paper and wearing them allowed? Most scholars say no—stick to Quran recitation and direct dua.
- Can non-Muslims use these duas? The duas are from Quran so anyone can read them, but full acceptance comes with iman.
Drop a comment below if you’re trying any of these duas right now—I read every single one and make dua for you all. 🤍
