For married couples, moments of intimacy are a beautiful gift in marriage. Islam, as a religion full of grace, provides guidance so that this moment is not only happy, but also filled with blessings. One way is through prayer before and after having sex.

This prayer is not only an obligation on the first night, but is recommended to be practiced every time you have sexual intercourse. With prayer, intimate relationships are not only physically satisfying, but also spiritual.

Don't know how to pray for intimate relations? Come on, read this article until the end!

Prayer Before Having Intimate Relations

Reading prayers before having sex is a noble recommendation for married couples. Behind this beautiful and holy moment, the temptation of Satan also lurks. Prayer becomes a strong fortress to maintain harmony and blessings in every intimacy.

Here are the prayer recitations before having sex that can be practiced:

بِسْمِ اللهِ اَللّهُمَّ جَنِّبْنَا الشَّيْطَانَ وَجَنِّبِ الشَّيْطَانَ مَا رَزَقْتَنَا.

Bismillah, Allahumma jannibnaasy syaithaana wa jannibi syaithoona maa rozaqtanaa

It means: "By mentioning the name of Allah, O Allah, keep us away from (interference) Satan and keep Satan away from the sustenance that You have bestowed upon us"

Reading prayers before having sex with husband and wife is not only a tradition, but also contains deep meaning. One of them is to ask that prospective descendants be protected from demonic interference.

Prayer After Intercourse 

Not only prayer before intercourse, but prayer afterward is also recommended. This prayer is a form of gratitude for the gift of a partner and hope for pious and pious offspring. The following prayer is read after intercourse:

اَلْحَمْدُ ِللهِ الَّذِيْ خَلَقَ مِنَ المْـَــاءِ بَشَـــرًا

"Alhamdu lillaahi dzdzii khalaqa minal maa i basyaraa"

It means : Praise be to God who has made this semen into a human being (descendant).

The Preference of Reading a Prayer Before Dating

Reading prayers before having sex with husband and wife is a recommendation full of wisdom. Not only does it bring blessings, but it also brings goodness to the offspring produced. Here are some of the advantages

1. Receive Blessings and Rewards

Following the sunnah of Rasulullah SAW by reading prayers before having sex will bring rewards and blessings from Allah SWT. This is as emphasized by Abu Bakar RA, who always followed the practices of the Prophet without exception.

2. Avoid Interference from Satan and Jinn

This prayer becomes a defense against the temptations of Satan and genies who want to instill evil in the future baby. Satan will always try to mislead humans from an early age, and this prayer is his shield of protection.

3. The Baby-to-be is Blessed and Protected

Rasulullah SAW said that children born from a husband and wife relationship that begins with prayer will be protected from Satan's interference. This prayer opens the way for children to receive blessings and protection from Allah SWT.

4. Keeping the Islamic Faith

This protection does not mean that children are free from sin, but they will be protected from the temptations of Satan which can drag them away from Islam. His faith and nature will be maintained, even though Satan's temptations are always there.

Reading prayers before and after sexual relations between husband and wife is the key to achieving blessings and protecting offspring. Make this moment of intimacy a prayer that is full of meaning and brings goodness to you and your family.

References:

https://mediaindonesia.com/humaniora/648368/doa-berhubungan

https://www.insertlive.com/lifestyle/20230221201628-210-303702/doa-sebelum-dan-sesudah-berhubungan-intim-lengkap-dengan-terjemahan