ุฑูุจูู ุงุฑูุญูู ูููู ูุง ููู ูุง ุฑูุจููููุงููู ุตูุบููุฑูุง
My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] young.
Rabbirhamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera
When to Read
This is a foundational dua for parents, taught directly in the Quran. You can make it anytime, but it's especially poignant after fulfilling a duty towards them, after a prayer, or during times when you feel a strong urge to express gratitude and seek Allah's blessing for them. Making it a regular part of your supplications ensures you are consistently remembering their rights.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincerity and a heartfelt desire for Allah's mercy to encompass your parents. Imagine Allah's vastness of mercy as you ask Him to shower them with it, just as they lovingly nurtured you. Raising your hands slightly can be a sign of supplication, but it's the intention and sincerity in your heart that truly matter. Focus on the feeling of gratitude and the responsibility we have towards those who sacrificed so much for us.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct command from Allah (SWT) in the Quran, signifying its immense importance. It acknowledges the immense effort and sacrifice parents make in raising their children. By reciting it, we are fulfilling a crucial right of our parents, acknowledging their role in our upbringing, and asking Allah to reward them abundantly for it. It's a beautiful way to express gratitude and ensure their well-being, both in this life and the next. Fulfilling parents' rights is a highly rewarded act in Islam.