ุ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 ranks of] Your righteous servants.
*Rabb auzi'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 dua is particularly poignant for the elderly, or for those who care for them. It can be recited anytime, but especially when reflecting on one's life, upon reaching old age, or when seeking strength to continue fulfilling one's duties and to express gratitude for Allah's blessings upon oneself and one's parents. It is a comprehensive supplication for piety and righteous action, suitable for any stage of life but with special resonance for those who have lived longer and are perhaps more aware of their reliance on Allah's grace.
How to Read
Recite with sincere intention and heartfelt reflection. Raise your hands in supplication as is the Sunnah when making dua. Understand the meaning of each word and internalize the request for Allah's help in recognizing His blessings, performing good deeds, and being counted among the righteous. It is a plea for divine assistance in living a life pleasing to Allah, a state that remains vital regardless of age.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse, from Surah An-Naml, is a powerful prayer taught by Allah Himself to Prophet Sulaiman (peace be upon him). Its recitation by an elderly person, or on behalf of the elderly, embodies a profound turning towards gratitude and righteousness. It seeks Allah's help to: 1. **Acknowledge and Thank Allah:** To be enabled to truly appreciate the blessings Allah has bestowed, both in one's own life and through one's parents. This gratitude is a cornerstone of faith. 2. **Perform Righteous Deeds:** To have the strength and guidance to do deeds that are pleasing to Allah, even in old age when physical strength may wane. 3. **Enter Paradise:** To be included among Allah's righteous servants through His immense mercy. This dua encapsulates a holistic approach to life, aiming for spiritual fulfillment and a favorable outcome in the Hereafter.