ุฑูุจูู ุงุฑูุญูู ูููู ูุง ููู ูุง ุฑูุจููููุงููู ุตูุบููุฑูุง
My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was young.
Rabbir hamhuma kama rabbayani saghira
When to Read
This profound supplication is ideally recited daily, especially after prayers. It's particularly poignant to remember and say during moments when you reflect on their sacrifices, when they might be facing challenges in their older years, or simply as a regular act of kindness and gratitude towards them.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a deep sense of gratitude. Imagine your parents, young and old, and feel the weight of their efforts in raising you. Picture the mercy of Allah encompassing them as you ask for it. It's best recited with a calm heart, facing the Qiblah if possible, though sincerity is the most crucial element.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct command from Allah (SWT) in the Quran, emphasizing the immense status of parents and the obligation of children to honor them. Reciting it ensures your parents receive Allah's mercy, which is a profound blessing. It also reflects back on you, as Allah promises in Surah Al-Isra, verse 23, that honoring parents is a means for a multiplied reward and divine pleasure. It's a way to continue fulfilling their rights even after they have fulfilled their duty to us, ensuring their well-being in this life and the next.