The Qur’an and Sunnah often emphasise the importance of parents in Islam
My mother and father always made dua for their parents, showing true gratitude for how they bring, raise, and guide us in this world. In Islam, the Qur’an and Sunnah teach the importance of honouring them for the sake of Allah (SWT). Every time we pray, it reflects love and deep faith.
A Hadith from the Prophet (peace be upon him)
Abu Huraira reported:
A man asked the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), “Who is most deserving of my good company?” The Prophet said, “Your mother.” He said it three times, then added, “Your father.” (Hadith, Sahih, Bukhari, Muslim)
Dua for Forgiveness for Parents
Asking Allah to forgive our parents is a beautiful way to honour them. This dua shows our love by seeking His mercy, pardon, and forgiveness for any of their mistakes. It’s a simple yet powerful act of devotion that brings reward for both them and us.
Arabic
رَبَّنَا ٱغْفِرْ لِى وَلِوَٰلِدَىَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ ٱلْحِسَابُ
Transliteration
“Rabbighfirli Waliwalidayya Walil Mumineen Yauma Yaqoomul Hisab”
English Translation
“Our Lord! Forgive me, my parents, and the believers on the Day when the judgement will come to pass”.
Translation In Urdu:
ترجمہ
“اے ہمارے رب مجھے، میرے والدین کو اور مومنوں کو اس دن بخش دے جس دن فیصلہ ہو گا۔”
Dua for Parents’ Health
We can make dua to Allah to bless our parents with strength, good health, and protection from all harm.
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ أَشْفِ عَبْدَكَ (اسم الشخص) شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
English Transliteration:
Allahumma ashfi ‘abdaka (Name) shifaan laa yughadiru saqaman.
“O Allah, grant healing to Your servant (Name of the person) a healing that leaves no trace of illness.”
ترجمہ:
“اے اللہ اپنے بندے (اس شخص کے نام) کو ایسی شفا عطا فرما جس میں بیماری کا کوئی نشان باقی نہ رہے۔”
Du’a for mercy for parents
To seek mercy for your parents, recite this du’a:
رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
Transliteration:
Rabb-irhamhumā kamā rabbayānee sagheerā
Translation in English:
My Lord! Be merciful to them as they raised me when I was young.
[Qur’an | Surah Al-Isra | 17:24]
ترجمہ:
میرے رب! ان پر رحم کرو جیسا کہ انہوں نے مجھے بچپن میں پالا تھا۔
[قرآن | سورۃ الاسراء | 17:24]
Dua for Parents Long Life and Blessings
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ فِي أَعْمَارِ وَالِدَيَّ وَارْزُقْهُمُ الصِّحَّةَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma barik fi a’mari walidayya warzuqhumus-sihhata wal-afiyah.
Translation in English:
“O Allah, bless the lives of my parents and grant them good health and well-being.”
ترجمہ:
“اے اللہ میرے والدین کی زندگی میں برکت عطا فرما اور انہیں صحت و تندرستی عطا فرما”
Du’a for Deceased Parents
The following du’a can be recited for any loved one who has passed away, including your parents:
اللهُـمِّ اغْفِـرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْـه ، وَعافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْـه ، وَأَكْـرِمْ نُزُلَـه ، وَوَسِّـعْ مُدْخَـلَه ، وَاغْسِلْـهُ بِالْمـاءِ وَالثَّـلْجِ وَالْبَـرَدْ ، وَنَقِّـهِ مِنَ الْخطـايا كَما نَـقّيْتَ الـثَّوْبَ الأَبْيَـضَ مِنَ الدَّنَـسْ ، وَأَبْـدِلْهُ داراً خَـيْراً مِنْ دارِه ، وَأَهْلاً خَـيْراً مِنْ أَهْلِـه ، وَزَوْجَـاً خَـيْراً مِنْ زَوْجِه ، وَأَدْخِـلْهُ الْجَـنَّة ، وَأَعِـذْهُ مِنْ عَذابِ القَـبْر [وَعَذابِ النّـار]
Transliteration:
Allāhumma’ghfir lahu warḥamh, wa `āfihi, wa`fu `anh, wa akrim nuzulah, wa wassi` mudkhalah, wagh’silhu bi ‘lmā’i wath-thalji walbarad, wa naqqihi mina ‘l-khaṭāyā kamā naqqaytath-thawba ‘l-abyaḍa minad-danas, wa abdilhu dāran khayran min dārih, wa ahlan khayran min ahlih, wa zawjan khayran min zawjih, wa adkhilhu ‘l-jannah, wa a`idhhu min `adhābi ‘l-qabri [wa`adhābin-nār].
Note: For a male the ‘hu’ and ‘hi’ pronouns (in bold) have been used. For a female you can replace both these pronouns with ‘ha’.
Translation:
O Allah, forgive him/her and have mercy on him/her, and give him/her strength and pardon him/her. Be generous to him/her, and cause his/her entrance to be wide, and wash him/her with water and snow and hail. Cleanse him/her of his/her transgressions as white cloth is cleansed of stains. Give him/her an abode better than his/her home, and a family better than his/her family, and a wife/husband better than his/her wife/husband. Take him/her into Paradise, and protect him/her from the punishment of the grave [and from the punishment of Hell-fire].
[Hadith | Sahih Al-Muslim]
