ุฑูุจูู ุงุฑูุญูู ูููู ูุง ููู ูุง ุฑูุจููููุงููู ุตูุบููุฑูุง
My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was young.
Rabbirhamhuma kama rabbayani saghira
When to Read
This beautiful dua, found in the Quran, is a fundamental supplication for parents at all times. While it specifically asks for mercy due to their raising us, its spirit extends to seeking Allah's care for all aspects of their well-being, including their honor and reputation. You can recite it after every prayer, during times of remembrance (dhikr), or whenever you feel the urge to connect with Allah about your parents' welfare.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Visualize your parents, remembering their sacrifices and efforts. Imagine Allah's mercy enveloping them. It's best recited after your obligatory prayers, but sincerity is key, and it can be uttered anytime you make dua for them. Raising your hands slightly, palm upwards, can be part of the etiquette of making dua, though not strictly necessary for this specific verse.
Virtues & Benefits
The primary benefit of this dua is fulfilling a commandment from Allah Almighty. By asking for mercy upon parents, we are expressing gratitude for their upbringing and seeking Allah's continued blessings upon them. This act of kindness and remembrance is a profound way to honor them even after they've passed or when they are alive. It fosters a deep connection between child and parent and is a source of immense reward. Allah says, 'And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age [while] in your care, say not to them [so much as], "uff" and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word. And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, "My Lord, have mercy on them as they cared for me when I was young."' (Quran 17:23-24). This verse highlights the immense value Allah places on honoring and praying for parents.