ุฑูุจูู ุงุบูููุฑู ููู ููููููุงููุฏูููู ููููู ููู ุฏูุฎููู ุจูููุชููู ู ูุคูู ูููุง ููููููู ูุคูู ูููููู ููุงููู ูุคูู ูููุงุชู ููููุง ุชูุฒูุฏู ุงูุธููุงููู ูููู ุฅููููุง ุชูุจูุงุฑูุง
My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house as a believer and the believing men and believing women. And do not increase the wrongdoers except in destruction.
*Rabbighfir li wa liwalidayya wa liman dakhala baytiya mu'minan wa lilmu'minina wal mu'minati wa la tazidiz-zalimina illa tabara*
When to Read
This profound dua, uttered by Prophet Nuh (Noah) (peace be upon him), is a beautiful supplication for forgiveness and mercy, encompassing oneself, parents, believing household members, and all believing men and women. While it's a general supplication, it holds particular weight when directed towards the well-being of our elderly parents and loved ones, especially when they are facing the challenges of old age, illness, or pain. Reciting it with sincerity can be a powerful way to seek Allah's blessings and ease for them.
How to Read
This dua is a direct verse from the Quran. Recite it with sincere intention and a humble heart. Focus on the meaning of each word, understanding that you are asking Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) for His immense forgiveness and protection for yourself and your family. It's best recited after your obligatory prayers, or at any time you feel a connection and a need to supplicate for your elders. Contemplate the vastness of Prophet Nuh's (peace be upon him) concern, extending beyond his immediate family to the entire Ummah of believers. This perspective can deepen the sincerity of your own supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah is a comprehensive plea for Allah's mercy. By asking for forgiveness for oneself and others, we strengthen our bonds of faith and brotherhood/sisterhood. For our elderly parents, this dua seeks Allah's encompassing care, asking for His forgiveness and protection against any wrongdoing or hardship. The mention of 'tabara' (destruction) for wrongdoers serves as a reminder of Allah's justice, while the focus on believers highlights His boundless mercy for those who submit to Him. Reciting this with contemplation can bring peace of mind, knowing you are actively seeking Allah's favor for those you love.