ุฑูุจูู ุงุบูููุฑู ููู ููููููุงููุฏูููู ููููู ููู ุฏูุฎููู ุจูููุชููู ู ูุคูู ูููุง ููููููู ูุคูู ูููููู ููุงููู ูุคูู ูููุงุชู
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 li walidayya wa liman dakhala baytiya mu'minan wa lil mu'minina wal mu'minati
When to Read
This powerful supplication from Surah Nuh is a comprehensive plea for forgiveness, encompassing oneself, parents, and all believers. It's a beautiful dua to make regularly, especially after prayers, or whenever you are reflecting on your shortcomings and seeking Allah's mercy for yourself and your loved ones, including your parents. It's particularly poignant when seeking Allah's acceptance of your own repentance and acknowledging the profound impact parents have on our lives.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincerity and a humble heart. Focus on the meaning of each word, recognizing Allah as the ultimate forgiver. Visualize your parents, alive or deceased, and extend this plea for their forgiveness and acceptance before Allah. It is best recited after completing your obligatory prayers, but can be made at any time. Maintain a state of purity (wudu) if possible, and face the Qiblah.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah is a direct command and supplication taught by Allah to Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him). Its benefits are immense: it's a comprehensive request for forgiveness, covering oneself, parents, household members, and the entire Ummah of believers. By including parents in this dua, you are fulfilling a right they have upon you and seeking Allah's special mercy for them, which is a continuous act of kindness even after their passing. Making this dua is a tangible way to show love and respect for parents, ensuring their remembrance in your supplications.