رَبِّ ٱغْفِرْ لِى وَلِوَـٰلِدَىَّ وَٱرْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَـٰنِى صَغِيرًا
My Lord, forgive me and my parents, and have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.
Rabbighfir li wa liwalidayya warhamhuma kama rabbayani saghira
When to Read
This beautiful dua is perfect for reciting on your parents' wedding anniversary. It’s a wonderful way to honor them, acknowledge their journey together, and ask Allah to shower them with His mercy and blessings. You can make this dua anytime during the day, perhaps after Fajr or Asr, or even during the evening, dedicating it specifically to them and their special occasion.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincerity and a heartfelt intention for your parents. Focus on the meaning as you say the words: asking Allah’s forgiveness for them, and His mercy upon them, recalling how they nurtured you. Visualize Allah accepting your supplication and bestowing His grace upon them. It’s also a beautiful practice to combine this with other duas specifically wishing them joy, continued love, and blessings on their anniversary.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah is a cornerstone of showing filial piety (birr al-walidayn). It encompasses seeking forgiveness for our parents and acknowledging their efforts in raising us, which Allah Himself has commanded us to do. By reciting it on their anniversary, we not only fulfill this obligation but also actively seek Allah's continuous mercy upon their union and lives. It’s a powerful reminder that our duas for them continue to benefit them even after they’ve raised us, and that Allah treasures this act of gratitude and supplication.