The Islamic faith emphasizes the significance of the bond between children and their parents, nurturing it with reverence, love, and care.
A remarkable way the Quran and Hadiths highlight this relationship is through the supplications or duas specifically intended for parents.
This blog post delves into the authentic duas from Islamic sources that one can recite to invoke Allah’s blessings and mercy for their parents.
The Importance of Making Dua for Parents in Islam
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah that: the Messenger of Allah (saas) said: “There are three supplications that will undoubtedly be answered: the supplication of one who has been wronged; the supplication of the traveler; and the supplication of a father for his child.”
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ بَكْرٍ السَّهْمِيُّ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ الدَّسْتَوَائِيِّ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ “ ثَلاَثُ دَعَوَاتٍ يُسْتَجَابُ لَهُنَّ لاَ شَكَّ فِيهِنَّ دَعْوَةُ الْمَظْلُومِ وَدَعْوَةُ الْمُسَافِرِ وَدَعْوَةُ الْوَالِدِ لِوَلَدِهِ ” .
Dua from the Holy Quran
Surah Al-Isra (17:24) Arabic:
“رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا”
Translation:
“My Lord, have mercy upon them [my parents] as they brought me up [when I was] small.”
This supplication is universal, and it recognizes the sacrifices and hardships parents undergo to raise their children.
Dua from the Hadiths
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah that: the Messenger of Allah (saas) said: “There are three supplications that will undoubtedly be answered: the supplication of one who has been wronged; the supplication of the traveler; and the supplication of a father for his child.”
This underscores the power of a parent’s prayer, and thus, it’s imperative that children reciprocate the same.
Another Important Dua for Parents
Arabic:
رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ
Translation:
Our Lord! Forgive me, my parents, and the believers on the Day when the judgment will come to pass.
(Surah Ibrahim, 14:41)
Tips to Ensure Consistency in Making Dua for Parents
- Set Regular Times: Make it a habit to supplicate for your parents after your obligatory prayers.
- Combine Personal Requests: While there are specific duas mentioned in the Quran and Hadiths, it’s encouraged to add personal prayers, asking Allah to bless them in ways you deem essential.
- Seek Beneficial Knowledge: Attend lectures or read books that emphasize filial piety and the importance of parents in Islam.
Conclusion
The duas for parents are more than mere words; they are reflections of gratitude, love, and care. They are avenues to seek Allah’s mercy for the very souls who gave us life and nurtured us. In every prayer and supplication, let’s remember them, for they are a significant pathway to earning Allah’s pleasure.