ุฑูุจููููุง ุงุบูููุฑู ููู ููููููุงููุฏูููู ููููููู ูุคูู ูููููู ููููู ู ูููููู ู ุงููุญูุณูุงุจู
Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers the Day the account is established.
Rabbana-ghfir li wa liwalidayya wa lil-mu'mineena yawma yaqoomul-hisab
When to Read
This powerful verse is a comprehensive supplication for forgiveness that extends to oneself, one's parents, and all believers. It's particularly poignant when we consider the ripple effect of our actions, including our sins, on our children's lives and futures. Reciting this at any time, especially during the quiet hours of the night or after prayers, is a beautiful way to seek Allah's mercy for the consequences of our deeds, hoping to purify our lineage and secure a better path for our descendants.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincere intention and a humble heart. Visualize seeking Allah's forgiveness not just for yourself, but for the blessings and well-being of your parents and the wider Muslim community, which inherently includes your children and their future generations. Reflect on the gravity of accountability on the Day of Judgment and let that inspire deep sincerity in your supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct command from Allah in the Quran, taught to Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him). It encompasses a profound plea for mercy on a day when no wealth or offspring will benefit anyone except those who come to Allah with a sound heart. By including parents and believers, it fosters a sense of communal responsibility and interconnectedness, acknowledging that our spiritual well-being is intertwined. Seeking forgiveness through this ayah can, by Allah's grace, cleanse our spiritual record and positively impact the spiritual and worldly future of our children.