ุฑููุจูู ุงุฑูุญูู ูููู ูุง ููู ูุง ุฑูุจููููุงููู ุตูุบููุฑูุง
My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.
Rabbir hamhuma kama rabbayanee sagheera
When to Read
This dua is specifically mentioned in the Quran as a supplication for our parents. It is beautiful to recite it regularly, especially after prayers, when thinking of them, or when they are facing any difficulty. It is a reminder of the immense debt we owe them, and a profound way to ask Allah for their well-being and comfort, mirroring the care they showed us in our vulnerability.
How to Read
Recite this verse with sincerity and heartfelt contemplation. Picture your parents, remembering their sacrifices and efforts. Say it with the full intention that Allah grants them His mercy, peace, and contentment. Making this dua is an act of kindness and respect, fulfilling a continuous obligation we have towards them throughout our lives.
Virtues & Benefits
The Quran itself highlights the profound importance of this dua. It teaches us to acknowledge our parents' upbringing and to supplicate for Allah's mercy upon them, just as they showed us mercy and care when we were dependent and small. This act of gratitude and supplication is a means of pleasing Allah and strengthening the bond of family, reflecting the deep respect Islam instills for parents. It is a continuous sadaqah jariyah (ongoing charity) for us, as it benefits our parents even after we have uttered the words.