ุฑูุจููููุง ุงุบูููุฑู ููู ููููููุงููุฏูููู ููููููู ูุคูู ูููููู ููููู ู ูููููู ู ุงููุญูุณูุงุจู
Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers the Day the account is established.
Rabbana-ghfir li wa liwalidayya wa lil mu'mineena yawma yaqoomul hisab
When to Read
This powerful dua from Surah Ibrahim is a timeless supplication for forgiveness, and it's particularly relevant when seeking strength to forgive those who have wronged us, including a spouse who resorts to abuse. Recite it during times of deep distress, when feeling overwhelmed by the mistreatment, or after an incident, asking Allah to grant you the grace to extend forgiveness and to purify your own heart.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, focusing on the meaning of seeking forgiveness not just for yourself and your parents, but for all believers. When directing it towards your situation, internalize the plea for Allah to help you forgive your spouse. Raising your hands in supplication is a recommended etiquette. Imagine Allah's mercy enveloping you as you ask for this immense quality.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah encapsulates a profound request for Allah's forgiveness, which is essential for healing and moving forward, especially in difficult marital situations. By asking for forgiveness for oneself, one opens the door to receiving Allah's mercy. Furthermore, the act of seeking forgiveness, even for those who have caused harm, aligns with the Islamic emphasis on compassion and the pursuit of inner peace, which is a key aspect of 'Sabr' (patience). Allah (SWT) says: 'And the recompense of an evil is an evil like it, but whoever forgives and makes reconciliation - his reward is from Allah.' (Ash-Shura 42:40), indicating the immense reward for those who forgive.