رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ
Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers the Day the account is established.
Rabbana-ghfir lee wa li-walidayya wa lil-mu'mineena yawma yaqoomul-hisab
When to Read
This beautiful dua, found in Surah Ibrahim, is perfect to recite when you've made a mistake, wronged someone, or even when you feel the weight of your shortcomings. It's a prayer that encompasses personal repentance, seeking forgiveness for your parents, and extending that hope to all believers. Recite it during your daily prayers, after finishing your Quran, or any time you feel the need to turn back to Allah with humility. It’s particularly poignant when reflecting on your actions and seeking Allah’s mercy before the Day of Judgment.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Imagine yourself standing before Him on the Day of Judgment, seeking His vast forgiveness. Raise your hands if you are able, especially during the prescribed prayers. Focus on the meaning of each word: 'Our Lord, forgive me...' acknowledging your own need for mercy, '...and my parents...' honoring their rights and seeking Allah's grace for them, and '...and the believers...' showing your care for the wider Muslim community. Let the plea be accompanied by a feeling of hope and reliance on Allah's boundless compassion.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a powerful way to seek Allah's forgiveness for your own sins and transgressions. It also demonstrates filial piety and compassion by including your parents in your supplications. Furthermore, it strengthens your connection to the Ummah by praying for all believers. This dua reminds us of the accountability we all face on the Day of Judgment, encouraging a life of righteousness and constant turning back to Allah (Tawbah). Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) says about those who pray this: "These are the people of Paradise, wherein they will abide eternally, as a reward for what they used to do." (Quran 7:9).