رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِمَن دَخَلَ بَيْتِيَ مُؤْمِنًا وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ
"My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house as a believer and the believing men and women."
Rabbighfirli waliwalidayya waliman dakhala baytiya mu'minan walilmu'minina walmu'minat
When to Read
This beautiful dua is for all times, but especially poignant when you think of your parents. You can recite it during your daily prayers, after prayers, or any time you make supplication. It's particularly meaningful after the passing of parents to continue sending them the reward of your prayers.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt longing for your parents' well-being in the hereafter. Focus on the meaning and the immense mercy of Allah (SWT). It is best to raise your hands in supplication, as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ. Remember to include all believing men and women in your supplication, reflecting the Prophet's ﷺ expansive mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses profound benefits. By asking for forgiveness for your parents, you are fulfilling a great right they have over you. It is reported that a person's rank is raised in Paradise, and they are told it is due to their child's seeking forgiveness for them. The Prophet ﷺ also taught us to include all believers, magnifying the reward and showing the expansive nature of Islamic supplication. This dua demonstrates the deep familial bonds and the continuous connection we can maintain with our loved ones through prayer.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was praying and supplicating. One of the narrations mentions him saying: رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِمَن دَخَلَ بَيْتِيَ مُؤْمِنًا وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ (My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house as a believer and the believing men and women.) This highlights the Prophet's ﷺ concern for his family, his household, and the entire Ummah, even in his personal supplications.