Duas for parents, mother and father
As human beings, we owe a great debt to our parents. They are the ones who gave us life, nurtured us, and sacrificed so much to ensure our well-being. It is no wonder then that Islam places such a great emphasis on honoring and respecting parents. One of the most powerful ways to show this respect is through the recitation of Duas for parents.
Duas for parents are prayers that are recited to seek Allah (SWT)’s forgiveness, mercy, and blessings for one’s parents. These Duas are mentioned in the Quran and Hadiths and are an integral part of Islamic tradition. Reciting these Duas is not only a way to show respect and gratitude to one’s parents, but it is also a means of gaining rewards and blessings from Allah (SWT).
The importance of reciting Duas for parents cannot be overstated. In Islam, parents are considered to be one of the most important relationships a person can have. Allah (SWT) has commanded us in the Quran to show kindness and respect to our parents, even if they are non-Muslims. This is because parents have a special place in the hearts of their children, and the bond between parent and child is one of the strongest bonds in the world.
Reciting Duas for parents is a way to strengthen this bond and to show our appreciation for all that our parents have done for us. It is also a means of seeking Allah (SWT)’s blessings and protection for our parents. In Islam, it is believed that by honoring one’s parents, one can gain the pleasure of Allah (SWT) and earn rewards in the Hereafter.
Dua for parents
رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ وَعَلَىٰ وَالِدَيَّ وَأَنْ أَعْمَلَ صَالِحًا تَرْضَاهُ وَأَدْخِلْنِي بِرَحْمَتِكَ فِي عِبَادِكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
Surah Al-Naml 27:19
Rabbi auzini an ashkura ni’mataka allati anamta alayya wa ala walidayya wa anamala salihan tardahu wa adkhilni birahmatika fi ibadikas-saliheen
O Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and to work righteousness of which You will approve, and admit me, by Your Grace, to the company of Your righteous servants
This dua is mentioned in Surah Al-Naml and emphasizes the importance of being grateful for Allah (SWT)’s blessings and seeking His guidance in doing good deeds. It also seeks Allah (SWT)’s mercy and blessings for oneself, one’s parents, and all righteous servants.
Dua for parents
The Dua we are studying today comes from Surah Nuh (71:28) of the Holy Qur’an1:
اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِمَن دَخَلَ بَيْتِيَ مُؤْمِنًا وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ وَلَا تَزِدِ الظَّالِمِينَ إِلَّا تَبَارًا
Transliteration: “Rabbi ighfir li waliwalidayya wali man dakhala baytiya mu’minan walilmu’minina walmu’minat wala tazidi aththalimeena illatabaran1”
Translation: “My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house a believer and the believing men and believing women. And do not increase the wrongdoers except in ruin1”
Source: Quran 46:15
This Dua, articulated by Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him), is an immense invocation of Allah’s forgiveness, not only for oneself, but extending to one’s parents, those who enter the reciter’s home in faith, and all the faithful men and women. It is a profound reminder of our interconnectedness in faith and our shared hope for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.
Dua for parents
وَاخْفِضْ لَهُمَا جَنَاحَ الذُّلِّ مِنَ الرَّحْمَةِ وَقُلْ رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
Transiliteration: Wa khfidh lahumajanaaha adh-dhulli mina ar-rahmati waqul Rabbirhamhuma kama rabbayani saghira
Translation: And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, “My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.”
Surah Al-Isra 17:24
This dua is also mentioned in Surah Al-Isra and is a way of seeking Allah (SWT)’s mercy and blessings for both parents. It highlights the importance of showing humility and respect towards one’s parents, and seeking Allah (SWT)’s guidance in doing so.
Dua for parents
رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ
Rabbana ighfir li waliwalidayya walilmu’mineena yawma yaqoomul hisaab.
Translation: Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers on the Day when the account is established.
Source: Quran 14:41
Dua for parents
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لِي فِي أَهْلِي وَمَالِي
Allah (SWT)umma barik li fi ahli wa mali.
Translation: O Allah (SWT), bless me in my family and my wealth.
