ุฑูุจูู ุงุบูููุฑู ููู ููููููุงููุฏูููู ููููู ููู ุฏูุฎููู ุจูููุชููู ู ูุคูู ูููุง ููููููู ูุคูู ูููููู ููุงููู ูุคูู ูููุงุชู
"My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house as a believer and the believing men and women."
*Rabbighfir li wa liwalidayya wa liman dakhala baytiya mu'minan wa lilmu'minina walmu'minat*
When to Read
This comprehensive dua, found in Surah Nuh, is perfect to recite anytime, especially after prayers. It encompasses a plea for forgiveness for ourselves, our parents, and all believers. By asking for forgiveness, we indirectly seek Allah's mercy for our parents, which in turn can elevate their status in the Hereafter.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and deep conviction in your heart. Imagine the mercy of Allah encompassing you and your parents. You can raise your hands in supplication as you recite it, or simply say it after completing your obligatory prayers. It is beneficial to remember the sacrifices your parents made for you as you make this plea.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah is a powerful supplication taught by Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him) to Allah. It shows the immense importance of seeking forgiveness not just for oneself but also for one's parents and the wider community of believers. Asking Allah to forgive our parents is one of the greatest acts of kindness we can show them after their passing. It is a continuous Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity) for them, potentially leading to Allah raising their ranks in Jannah.