ุฑูุจูู ุฃูููุฒูุนูููู ุฃููู ุฃูุดูููุฑู ููุนูู ูุชููู ุงูููุชูู ุฃูููุนูู ูุชู ุนูููููู ููุนูููููฐ ููุงููุฏูููู ููุฃููู ุฃูุนูู ููู ุตูุงููุญูุง ุชูุฑูุถูุงูู ููุฃูุฏูุฎูููููู ุจูุฑูุญูู ูุชููู ููู ุนูุจูุงุฏููู ุงูุตููุงููุญูููู
My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to do righteousness of which You approve. And admit me by Your mercy into [the ranks of] Your righteous servants.
Rabbi awzi'ni an ashkura ni'mataka allati an'amta 'alayya wa 'ala walidayya wa an a'mala salihan tardahu wa adkhilni birahmatika fi 'ibadikas-salihin.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for parents to recite for themselves, and for children to recite for their parents. It's particularly fitting when seeking Allah's guidance to instill a deep and sincere reliance (tawakkul) on Him, not just in general, but specifically in raising children and navigating the responsibilities that come with parenthood. Recite it during times of decision-making, when facing challenges, or simply as a daily supplication for continued strength and gratitude.
How to Read
Recite this verse with sincerity and heartfelt intention. Focus on each word, understanding its profound meaning. Picture your parents, or imagine yourself as a parent, asking Allah to guide your actions towards what pleases Him. Place your trust in His response. Making this dua after obligatory prayers or during the quiet hours of the night can enhance its impact.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse from Surah An-Naml is a beautiful expression of gratitude and a request for divine assistance. By reciting it, parents ask Allah to help them acknowledge and thank Him for His blessings, both for themselves and their lineage. It also prompts a commitment to righteous deeds that meet Allah's approval, a crucial aspect of raising children in a way that pleases the Creator. Ultimately, it's a plea for Allah's mercy to include them and their family among the righteous, which is the pinnacle of success and reliance on Him.