ุฑูุจูู ุงุฑูุญูู ูููู ูุง ููู ูุง ุฑูุจููููุงููู ุตูุบููุฑูุง
My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was young.
Rabbirhamhuma kama rabbayani saghira
When to Read
This beautiful dua is from the Quran itself, taught to us by Allah. We can and should recite it often, especially during our daily prayers (salah) after the tashahhud or at any time we remember our parents. It's a constant reminder of our obligation to seek Allah's mercy for them, whether they are alive or have passed away.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, picturing your parents in your mind and feeling the depth of your gratitude and love for them. It's best to say it after completing a prayer, as this is a time when supplications are often accepted. Imagine Allah hearing your plea and showering His mercy upon them.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly fulfills a Quranic command and is a profound act of 'birr al-walidayn' (dutifulness to parents). By asking Allah to show them the same mercy they showed us in our vulnerability, we acknowledge their sacrifices and seek continuous reward for them. It also demonstrates our understanding that ultimate mercy comes from Allah alone, and that our own actions of kindness are a reflection of His blessings. The Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ also emphasized the immense virtue of honoring parents, stating that pleasing parents is pleasing Allah, and displeasing parents is displeasing Allah. (Tirmidhi 1899, Sahih)
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ said: 'Allah's pleasure is in the parents' pleasure, and Allah's anger is in the parents' anger.'