اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِ لِي وَالِدَيَّ وَارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
O Allah, guide my parents and have mercy on them as they brought me up when I was young.
Allahumma ihdi li walidayya warhamhuma kama rabbayani saghira
When to Read
This dua is a beautiful supplication you can make for your parents at any time. It's particularly fitting after offering a prayer, during the night, or whenever you feel moved to ask Allah for their guidance and well-being. Imagine your parents, perhaps living far away or close by, and you make this heartfelt request for them to stay steadfast in their remembrance of Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a pure intention. Picture your parents in your mind as you make the supplication. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly as you make dua, following the Prophetic practice. Ensure you pronounce the Arabic words correctly if possible, or focus on the meaning and heartfelt appeal if you're still learning.
Virtues & Benefits
Making dua for our parents is a profound act of obedience and love, even after they have passed on. This specific dua asks for Allah's guidance and mercy upon them, which is a continuous source of benefit for them. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'When a person dies, all their deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who supplicates for them.' (Sahih Muslim 1631). By asking Allah to keep them conscious of Him, you are essentially praying for their continued spiritual well-being in this life and the Hereafter.
Source & Authentication
When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked which of the supplications of people are most readily answered, he said: 'The supplication of a person during the night and the day, and the supplication of a parent for their child, and the supplication of a child for their parents.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3846 - Hasan).