Dua for Parents (Duas for Mother & Father in Islam)

dua for parents

The dua for parents is one of the most beautiful gifts a child can give their mother and father. Whether your parents are alive or have passed away, making dua for your parents is an act of love, gratitude and obedience that Allah loves. On this page you will find the best duas for parents from the Quran, in Arabic with English meaning and transliteration, including the dua for parents in Islam taught by Allah Himself — a dua for your parents you can read every day after your prayers.

Dua for Parents in Arabic with English Meaning

1. Dua for Parents from Surah Al-Isra (17:24)

Arabic:

رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا

Transliteration:
Rabbir hamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera.

English meaning:
“My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.”

Reference: Quran 17:24 (Surah Al-Isra)

This is the most famous dua for parents in the Quran. Allah commands us to be kind to our parents, and then teaches us this short dua to make for them — a dua for my parents and yours, for their mercy and care.

2. Dua for Parents and All Believers (Surah Ibrahim 14:41)

Arabic:

رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ

Transliteration:
Rabbana ighfir li wa liwalidayya wa lil mu’minina yawma yaqumul hisab.

English meaning:
“Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers the Day the account is established.”

Reference: Quran 14:41 (Surah Ibrahim)

This is the dua of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) for his parents. Read it after your daily prayers as a dua for our parents and for all believers.

3. Dua for Parents from Surah Nuh (71:28)

Arabic:

رَّبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِمَنْ دَخَلَ بَيْتِيَ مُؤْمِنًا وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ

Transliteration:
Rabbi ighfir li wa liwalidayya wa liman dakhala baytiya mu’minan wa lil mu’minina wal mu’minat.

English meaning:
“My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house a believer and the believing men and believing women.”

Reference: Quran 71:28 (Surah Nuh)

This is the dua of Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him). It covers your parents, your household and every believer — a complete islamic dua for parents and family.

Why Making Dua for Parents Matters

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (continuous charity), knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him.” — Sahih Muslim 1631. Your dua for your parents is one of the few things that keeps benefiting them after death. Even while they are alive, your dua is a form of kindness to them — and kindness to parents is one of the most beloved deeds to Allah.

Dua for Parents Who Have Passed Away

If your parents have passed away, keep making dua for them. The duas above — especially the dua from Surah Al-Isra (17:24) and Surah Ibrahim (14:41) — are the best dua for deceased parents, because they ask Allah for mercy and forgiveness for them. The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught that a person’s rank in Paradise can be raised because of their child’s dua for them (Sunan Ibn Majah 3660). So never stop making dua for your parents — it reaches them even after they are gone.

How to Make Dua for Your Parents

Read the dua for parents every day, ideally after your five daily prayers. You can read it in Arabic, or in English if you have not memorised the Arabic yet — Allah hears every language. Teach the short dua from Surah Al-Isra to your children, so they can make the same dua for you one day. And remember: the best dua for parents is the one you say sincerely and regularly, not just once.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best dua for parents?

The best dua for parents is from the Quran: “Rabbir hamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera” — “My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small” (Quran 17:24). It is short, easy to memorise, and taught by Allah Himself.

Can I make dua for my parents in English?

Yes. You can make dua for your parents in any language. The Arabic duas on this page carry the exact words of the Quran, but Allah understands your dua in English too — what matters is sincerity.

What dua should I read for my deceased parents?

Read the duas from Surah Al-Isra (17:24) and Surah Ibrahim (14:41) for your deceased parents. Your dua continues to benefit them after death, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught (Sahih Muslim 1631).

Is there a dua for parents in the Quran?

Yes — the Quran teaches several duas for parents, including Surah Al-Isra 17:24, Surah Ibrahim 14:41 and Surah Nuh 71:28. All three are given on this page with Arabic, transliteration and English meaning.

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