ุงููููููู ูู ุงุฑูุญูู ูููู ูุง ููู ูุง ุฑูุจููููุงููู ุตูุบููุฑูุง
O Allah, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was young.
Allahummarhamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera
When to Read
This dua is beautifully suited for any time you think of your parents, especially when they are elderly and you wish for Allah's continued mercy and protection over them. Recite it after Salah, during the quiet moments of the night, or whenever you feel the urge to make dua for them. Itโs a powerful reminder of our obligation to reciprocate the kindness they showed us in our youth.
How to Read
Raise your hands in supplication, focusing your heart on Allah. Recite the dua sincerely, visualizing your parents in good health and spirits, enjoying their independence and dignity. You can recite it once, or repeat it multiple times, embodying the earnestness of a child seeking the best for their parents. It's also a wonderful practice to say this after any of your obligatory prayers.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound aspect of respecting and caring for parents in Islam. It directly draws from a verse in the Quran, highlighting its immense importance. By asking Allah to show them the same mercy they showed us, we acknowledge their sacrifices and seek divine reward for fulfilling our duty towards them. This supplication not only asks for their well-being but also serves as a continuous act of kindness and gratitude, a means to earn Allah's pleasure and perhaps even gain continuous reward for our parents' own lifelong devotion and care for us.
Source & Authentication
And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, "My Lord, have mercy on them, as they had nurtured me when I was young." (Quran 17:24)