ุฑูุจูู ุงุบูููุฑู ููู ููููููุงููุฏูููู ููุงุฑูุญูู ูููู ูุง ููู ูุง ุฑูุจููููุงููู ุตูุบููุฑูุง
My Lord, forgive me and my parents, and have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.
Rabbighfir li waliwalidayya warhamhuma kama rabbayani saghira
When to Read
This beautiful dua from the Quran is perfect for reciting after every prayer, or at any time you wish to make supplication for your parents. It's especially poignant when you feel a pang of gratitude or remembrance for them, whether they are alive or have passed away. We can make this a habit, turning to Allah to ask for forgiveness and mercy for them, acknowledging their immense effort in raising us.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt emotion. Visualize your parents, remembering their sacrifices and love. As you say 'Rabbighfir li', acknowledge your own shortcomings and ask Allah for His forgiveness. When you say 'waliwalidayya', include both your mother and father in your supplication. The phrase 'warhamhuma kama rabbayani saghira' is a powerful acknowledgement of their nurturing care; ask Allah to bestow even greater mercy upon them in return for that effort.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the Islamic emphasis on filial piety. Honoring parents is considered one of the greatest acts of obedience after worshipping Allah alone. The Quran itself links obedience to parents with obedience to Allah (Luqman 31:14-15). By making this dua, we fulfill a lifelong obligation to them, asking Allah to reward them for their upbringing of us, which is a tremendous service. It ensures their well-being in the Hereafter and strengthens our own connection with Allah.