ุฑูุจูู ุงุบูููุฑู ููู ููููููุงููุฏูููู ููููู ููู ุฏูุฎููู ุจูููุชููู ู ูุคูู ูููุง ููููููู ูุคูู ูููููู ููุงููู ูุคูู ูููุงุชู
My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my home in faith and the believing men and believing women.
*Rabbighfir li wa liwalidayya wa liman dakhala baytiya mu'minan wa lilmu'minina walmu'minat*
When to Read
This beautiful and comprehensive dua is mentioned at the end of Surah Nuh, revealed to the Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him) after he had called his people to Allah for 950 years. It's a powerful supplication to make at any time, especially after completing acts of worship, during times of reflection, or when remembering our parents and the wider Muslim community. Making it a habit after Salah, or during the blessed times like the last third of the night, can amplify its blessings.
How to Read
Recite this verse with sincere intention and a humble heart, focusing on the meaning of seeking forgiveness for yourself, your parents, and all believers. It is a comprehensive dua that covers our obligations towards our Creator and creation. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible, though sincerity is the foremost requirement. Reflect on the immense mercy of Allah (SWT) in accepting such comprehensive supplications.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse encapsulates a profound aspect of Islamic supplication: encompassing others in our prayers. By including our parents, we fulfill a key duty towards them. By including all believers, we foster brotherhood and sisterhood in faith, earning Allah's pleasure and strengthening the Ummah. It's a testament to the inclusive nature of Islamic supplication, seeking mercy not just for ourselves but for the entire community of faith. The Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him) made this dua after immense hardship, showing us the power of steadfastness in calling to Allah and seeking His forgiveness for all.