رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِمَن دَخَلَ بَيْتِيَ مُؤْمِنًا وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ
My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my home as a believer and all believing men and women.
*Rabbighfirli waliwalidayya waliman dakhala baytiya mu'minan walilmu'minina walmu'minat*
When to Read
This beautiful dua is a powerful supplication we can make at any time, especially after Salah (obligatory prayers). It's a reminder of our ongoing duty to remember our parents, alive or deceased, and to seek Allah's mercy for ourselves and the entire believing community.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Remember your parents as you make this supplication, visualizing them and their sacrifices. It's best to say it after finishing your prayers, but its value lies in the constant remembrance and earnestness with which it's made.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking Allah's forgiveness for ourselves and our parents is a profound act of kindness and righteousness. This dua encompasses a comprehensive request, including forgiveness for our own shortcomings, mercy for our parents, and encompassing all believing men and women. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that continuing to pray for our parents is a continuous charity (sadaqah jariyah) for them, even after they have passed away. This supplication is a beautiful way to fulfill that obligation and strengthen the bonds within the Ummah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "When a person dies, all his deeds come to an end except for three: a continuous charity, knowledge that is benefited from, or a righteous child who prays for him." This specific dua is found in Sunan Ibn Majah (3871) and is narrated from Ibn Abbas. While the primary narration focuses on the general principle of praying for parents, this specific wording is a comprehensive supplication that embodies that spirit.