ุฑูุจูู ุงุบูููุฑู ููู ููููููุงููุฏูููู ููุงุฑูุญูู ูููู ูุง ููู ูุง ุฑูุจููููุงููู ุตูุบููุฑูุง
My Lord, forgive me and my parents and have mercy on them as they brought me up [when I was] small.
Rabbi-ghfir li wa li-walidayya war-hamhuma kama rabbayani saghira
When to Read
This is a foundational dua for parents that can be recited at any time, especially during times of family discord or when seeking Allah's blessings for their well-being and harmony. When you notice your parents are in disagreement, or you feel tension between them, make this dua sincerely, asking Allah to bring peace and understanding to their relationship.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, picturing your parents and their relationship. Remember the immense sacrifices they made for you. Raise your hands as you would in other supplications, or make this dua internally during prayer or any quiet moment. It's a plea directly to Allah, so approach it with humility and hope.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah is a beautiful instruction from Allah on how to treat our parents, even after they are gone or even when they are alive. It encompasses asking for forgiveness for ourselves and for them, acknowledging our own shortcomings, and recognizing their effort in raising us. By asking for mercy upon them 'as they brought me up small,' we are reminding Allah of their immense effort and love. This act of kindness and remembrance can bring immense blessings to our lives and foster a more peaceful family environment, helping to smooth over any conflicts. It also fulfils a key aspect of maintaining good ties with parents, which is highly emphasized in Islam.