Authentic Source Reference
Surah Al-Isra 17:24
Arabic Text
رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
Transliteration
Rabbir-hamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera
English Translation
"My Lord, have mercy upon them both, as they cared for and brought me up when I was small."
Source Reference
Surah Al-Isra 17:24
When & How to Recite
After every obligatory prayer (Salah), during Sujood, and whenever thinking of your parents.
Meaning, Context & Benefits
The debt owed to parents who nurtured us in our moments of extreme infancy and vulnerability can never be repaid in material terms. Allah taught us this intimate Quranic prayer so that divine mercy envelops them in this life and the hereafter, even after they pass away.
Virtues & Benefits
- Elevates the spiritual ranks of parents continuously in Jannah
- Draws divine mercy and forgiveness into your own household
- Teaches children humility, respect, and enduring filial piety