Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Parents to Overcome Loneliness in Their Later Years

Parents
QuranAl-Isra 17:24

ุงู„ู„ูŽู‘ู‡ูู…ูŽู‘ ุงุบู’ููุฑู’ ู„ููŠ ูˆูŽู„ููˆูŽุงู„ูุฏูŽูŠูŽู‘ ูˆูŽุงุฑู’ุญูŽู…ู’ู‡ูู…ูŽุง ูƒูŽู…ูŽุง ุฑูŽุจูŽู‘ูŠูŽุงู†ููŠ ุตูŽุบููŠุฑู‹ุง

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O Allah, forgive me and my parents, and have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was young.

Allahummaghfir li wa liwalidayya warhamhuma kama rabbayani saghira

When to Read

This foundational supplication is powerful when said after any obligatory or voluntary prayer. It's especially poignant to recite when thinking about your parents, particularly if they are experiencing loneliness, or if you are far from them. Making this dua regularly is a way to continuously seek Allah's mercy for them, recognizing their efforts in raising you.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart. Visualize your parents and the sacrifices they made. Remember that sincerity in dua is paramount. This verse emphasizes seeking Allah's mercy for them, reflecting the immense debt we owe them. Let this dua be a reflection of your gratitude and love.

Virtues & Benefits

Allah commands us to honor our parents and show them kindness, even in their old age. This dua encapsulates that command by asking for forgiveness and mercy for them. The Quran itself teaches us this specific supplication (Al-Isra 17:24), highlighting its importance. Honoring parents is a major act of worship, and seeking Allah's mercy for them is a continuous form of that honor, potentially bringing them peace and comfort.

Source & Authentication

QuranAl-Isra 17:24
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