رَبِّ ٱغْفِرْ لِى وَلِوَـٰلِدَىَّ وَلِمَن دَخَلَ بَيْتِىَ مُؤْمِنًۭا وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنَـٰتِ
My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house as a believer and the believing men and believing women.
Rabbighfir li wa liwalidayya wa liman dakhala baytiya mu'minan wa lilmu'minina walmu'minati
When to Read
This is a foundational dua that can be recited at any time, especially after prayers (salat) or during the night when making personal supplications. It's a beautiful way to honor your parents and seek divine mercy for them throughout your life.
How to Read
Recite this verse with sincerity and a sincere heart, directing your supplication to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Ensure you are in a state of purity (wudu) if possible, and face the Qiblah (direction of prayer) while making dua. Reflect on the meaning and the immense blessing of having parents, and the responsibility we have towards them.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah from Surah Nuh is a direct command from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) to His prophet, Nuh (peace be upon him), demonstrating the immense importance of seeking forgiveness for oneself and for believers, including one's parents. By reciting this, you are fulfilling a significant aspect of honoring your parents (birr al-walidayn), which is a highly emphasized act in Islam. It ensures continuous remembrance and supplication for their well-being in this life and the Hereafter, earning you immense reward.