Parents are among the greatest blessings of Allah ﷻ. Islam gives a very high status to parents, especially the mother and father, who sacrifice their time, love, and efforts to raise their children. Allah has commanded Muslims to show respect, love, and kindness to parents at all times. One of the most beautiful ways to do this is by making dua for them. The dua for parents is a powerful supplication that brings mercy, blessings, and forgiveness to both parents in this world and the Hereafter.
📿 Arabic
رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
📖 English Translation
“My Lord, have mercy upon them as they raised me when I was small.”
(Surah Al-Isra, 17:24)
📚 Urdu Translation
اے میرے رب! ان پر رحم فرما جیسے انہوں نے بچپن میں میری پرورش کی۔
🌟 Importance of Dua for Parents
In Islam, showing gratitude to parents is directly linked to worshiping Allah. After commanding believers to worship only Him, Allah also commanded Todaydua.site kindness to parents in the Qur’an. Making dua for parents softens the heart, strengthens family bonds, and brings peace in life. It is a way of honoring their sacrifices and asking Allah to bless them with long life, good health, and Jannah in the Hereafter.
✅ Benefits of Reciting Dua for Parents
- Gains Allah’s pleasure and mercy.
- Strengthens the bond of love between parents and children.
- Brings barakah (blessings) into the family.
- Protects parents from difficulties and hardships.
- Acts as a form of sadaqah jariyah when recited even after their death.
🕰️ Best Times to Make Dua for Parents
- After every obligatory Salah (prayer).
- In Tahajjud, during the last third of the night.
- On Fridays (Jummah), when duas are more accepted.
- Whenever remembering their sacrifices and love.
- After their passing, as dua continues to benefit them in the grave.
✨ Final Thought
The dua for parents is one of the most beloved supplications in Islam. It reflects gratitude, respect, and love for the two people who gave us life and raised us with care. By reciting this dua regularly, we not only honor our parents but also gain Allah’s mercy and reward. Whether they are alive or have returned to Allah, making dua for them is a duty of every Muslim child. May Allah bless our parents with health, happiness, and Jannah. Ameen.