Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Parents: Seeking Allah's Love and Favor for Them

Parents
QuranQuran 17:24

ุฑูŽุจูู‘ ุงุฑู’ุญูŽู…ู’ู‡ูู…ูŽุง ูƒูŽู…ูŽุง ุฑูŽุจูŽู‘ูŠูŽุงู†ููŠ ุตูŽุบููŠุฑู‹ุง

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My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was young.

Rabbirhamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera

When to Read

This beautiful dua is perfect to recite daily, especially after your obligatory prayers (Salah). You can also make it a habit to say it when you think of your parents, feel a moment of gratitude, or if they are facing any difficulties. It's a constant stream of mercy you can send their way, ensuring their well-being in this life and the next.

How to Read

Recite this ayah with sincerity and a heartfelt intention to convey your love and gratitude to your parents. Visualize Allah's mercy enveloping them. It's best recited with a calm heart, perhaps with your hands raised in supplication, facing the Qiblah if possible, after completing your prayers.

Virtues & Benefits

This ayah is a direct command from Allah SWT to show mercy to parents. By reciting it, you are fulfilling a profound obligation and seeking Allah's immense reward. It ensures that the love and care they showered on you during your childhood are reciprocated with divine mercy, both in this world and the Hereafter. It's a testament to the enduring bond of family and the importance of filial piety in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ also emphasized continuous good treatment of parents, and this dua is a powerful way to maintain that connection.

Source & Authentication

QuranQuran 17:24
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