Supplication (Dua) for parents.

Parents are among the greatest blessings in our lives. Therefore, making dua for them is our responsibility, an act of worship, and a path to Paradise. As long as they are alive, serve them, speak to them kindly, and keep them happy. Many people have lost their parents. Some have only one parent left—either a mother or a father. The true value of parents is often realized when they are no longer there.

Allah does not turn away the supplication made for one’s parents; He surely accepts it. So never forget to make dua for them every day. Teach this dua to your children as well. Whatever you are learning now, teach it to your children too.

Do you know why making dua for parents is so important?

In Islam, the status of parents is so high that Allah سبحانه وتعالى mentions fulfilling the rights of parents immediately after worshipping Him alone.

 No matter how much we care for them and serve them, they never repay us. That is why Allah has always told us to pray for them.

• The pleasure of parents means the pleasure of Allah.
  
• Neglecting one’s parents is a major sin.
  
• Praying for them is always accepted, especially if they have passed away; praying for them is the greatest gift.
  

Allah, glorified and exalted, has clearly stated in the Holy Qur'an that one should be gentle with one's parents, honor them, and never cause them any distress.

Read this verse carefully. Also teach it to your children. 

 “And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him and that you show kindness to parents. If one or both of them reach old age in your care, do not say to them even ‘uff’, nor scold them, but speak to them with honorable words.” (Surah Al-Isra 17:23)

This verse proves that—

• You mustn't show even the slightest annoyance in front of your parents. You're even forbidden to say “ugh.”
  
• Speaking to them in a loud or harsh tone is forbidden (haram).
  
• One must always be humble, calm, and kind in their presence.
  

These two du'as will make your life like having three meals a day. You must, absolutely must, recite these two du'as every day. Never forget. Remember, it's not only those for whom you recite these du'as who will benefit—Allah accepts them first for the one who recites them. SubhanAllah.

1. Dua for parents:

رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
Pronunciation: “Rabbir hamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera.”
Meaning: “My Lord, have mercy upon them as they raised me when I was small.”

This is one of the best duas to recite regularly, every day, in any situation. Allah never rejects this supplication.

2. Dua for parents:

رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ

Pronunciation: Rabbana-ghfir li wa li walidayya wa lil-mu’minina yawma yaqoomul-hisab.

Meaning in English: “Our Lord! Forgive me, my parents, and all the believers on the Day when the حساب (account) will be established.”

These two are very beautiful and powerful duas. By reciting them even once, you are seeking forgiveness for yourself, your parents, and all your Muslim brothers and sisters.