ุฑูุจูู ุงุบูููุฑู ููู ููููููุงููุฏูููู ููุงุฑูุญูู ูููู ูุง ููู ูุง ุฑูุจููููุงููู ุตูุบููุฑูุง
My Lord, forgive me and my parents, and have mercy upon them just as they nurtured me when I was young.
Rabbighfir li wa liwalidayya warhamhuma kama rabbayani saghira
When to Read
This is a foundational dua that can be recited at any time, especially after salaah, during sujud, or when remembering your parents. It's particularly poignant when reflecting on their efforts and sacrifices, and when you wish to seek Allah's continued favor upon their lives, or their mercy if they have passed on.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and humility, envisioning your parents and their love. Make it a regular habit, integrating it into your daily remembrance of Allah. The essence is the heartfelt plea for forgiveness and mercy, acknowledging their role in your upbringing.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly invokes Allah's mercy and forgiveness for both yourself and your parents. It acknowledges the immense debt we owe our parents for their upbringing, asking Allah to repay them with His boundless mercy, just as they showed mercy to us in our vulnerability. It also serves to maintain the connection with our parents, ensuring their spiritual well-being even after we have grown or if they have departed this world.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When a person dies, all their deeds end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5111 - the context here relates to the children's dua for parents, showing it's a form of ongoing good deed for the parents). The specific wording of the dua is a common and beautiful supplication found in various forms, emphasizing the reciprocal mercy requested from Allah regarding parents' upbringing.