ุฑูุจูู ุฃูููุฒูุนูููู ุฃููู ุฃูุดูููุฑู ููุนูู ูุชููู ุงูููุชูู ุฃูููุนูู ูุชู ุนูููููู ููุนูููููฐ ููุงููุฏูููู ููุฃููู ุฃูุนูู ููู ุตูุงููุญูุง ุชูุฑูุถูุงูู ููุฃูุฏูุฎูููููู ุจูุฑูุญูู ูุชููู ููู ุนูุจูุงุฏููู ุงูุตููุงููุญูููู
My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to do righteousness of which You approve. And admit me by Your mercy into [the company of] Your righteous servants.
Rabbi awzi'ni an ashkura ni'matakallati an'amta 'alayya wa 'ala walidayya wa an a'mala salihan tardahu wa adkhilni bi-rahmatika fi 'ibadikas-salihin.
When to Read
This beautiful dua, found in Surah An-Naml, is perfect for the elderly. Itโs a heartfelt expression of gratitude for Allah's countless blessings throughout their life, acknowledging the journey and the support of their parents. It's particularly poignant when reflecting on the passage of time, the lessons learned, and the hope for continued righteous deeds and a good end.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart, truly feeling the weight of gratitude for Allah's grace upon you and your lineage. Reflect on each word, especially the recognition of Allah's bounties and the sincere plea to be guided to deeds that please Him and to be counted among His righteous servants. Itโs a personal supplication, best recited after prayers or during quiet moments of contemplation.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive prayer for a life well-lived and a hopeful hereafter. It acknowledges Allah's blessings not just on the individual but also on their parents, fostering a sense of inherited gratitude. By asking to perform righteous deeds and be admitted into the company of the righteous, it focuses on pleasing Allah and securing His mercy, which are the ultimate goals for any believer, especially as one ages and reflects on their legacy.