Dua for Parents
Complete Arabic Text (النص العربي الكامل)
رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
Transliteration (Pronunciation)
Rabbi irhamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera
Complete Translations (English & Urdu)
“My Lord, have mercy upon them as they raised me when I was small.”
“اے میرے رب! ان دونوں پر رحم فرما جس طرح انہوں نے بچپن میں میری پرورش کی۔”
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When to Recite
After every obligatory prayer (Fard Salah), during Sajdah, on Friday after Asr, and when dedicating Ehsal-e-Sawab rewards for deceased parents and loved ones.
How to Recite & Etiquette
Recite with sincere humility and devotion, reflecting on the love and sacrifices of parents, asking Allah to grant them forgiveness and Jannah.
About this Supplication & Hadith Context
Meaning, spiritual background, and authentic virtues from the Sunnah
✦The Quranic Mandate of Filial Piety
In Surah Al-Isra (17:24), Allah commands believers to treat parents with gentle humility and pray: 'My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small' (رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا). Dutifulness to parents (Birr al-Walidayn) is placed second only to the worship of Allah in the Quran.
✦Praying for Living and Deceased Parents
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught in Sahih Muslim (1631) that when a human dies, their deeds cease except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them. Regularly supplicating for parents is one of the greatest continuous gifts a child can provide.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dua for Parents
Verified answers regarding Arabic recitation, English translation, Sunnah timings, and authentic Hadith virtues:
What is the Quranic Dua for parents in Arabic and English?▼
Arabic: رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا (Rabbi-rhamhuma kama rabbayani saghira). English: 'My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was small' (Surah Al-Isra 17:24).
How do I make Dua for deceased parents?▼
Recite 'Rabbi-rhamhuma kama rabbayani saghira' along with 'Rabbana-ghfir li wa li-walidayya wa lil-mu'minina yawma yaqumul-hisab' (Surah Ibrahim 14:41), give charity (Sadaqah Jariyah) in their name, and dedicate prayers using our Ehsal-e-Sawab card tool.
Can I recite this Dua if my parents are still alive?▼
Yes, this prayer is for both living and deceased parents. When parents are alive, it asks Allah to grant them health, mercy, spiritual peace, and gentle care in their elderly years.
What is the second Dua for parents in Surah Ibrahim?▼
'Rabbanaghfir li wa li-walidayya wa lil-mu'minina yawma yaqumul-hisab' — 'Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers on the Day the account is established' (Surah Ibrahim 14:41).
Can I count this Dua on the digital tasbeeh counter?▼
Yes, reciting 'Rabbi irhamhuma kama rabbayani saghira' 33, 70, or 100 times daily is a beloved practice for dedicating ongoing mercy (Sawab) to your mother and father.
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أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
I seek the forgiveness of Allah, the Mighty, whom there is none worthy of worship except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer, and I turn to Him in repentance.
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رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire.
Dua for Knowledge
رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
Sayyidul Istighfar (Master Dua for Forgiveness)
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
O Allah, You are my Lord; there is no deity except You. You created me, and I am Your servant, and I remain upon Your covenant and promise as much as I am able. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favors upon me, and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me; for indeed, none forgives sins except You.
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