Dua for Parents
“My Lord, have mercy on them as they raised me when I was small.” The Arabic, how to say it, when to read it, and its source.
رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
- Transliteration
- Rabbir-ḥamhumā kamā rabbayānī ṣaghīrā
- Meaning
- My Lord, have mercy on them as they raised me when I was small.
- Source
- Quran 17:24
When to say it
- After every prayer
- For parents who are alive or have passed away
- When you miss them or are apart
About this dua
Allah teaches this dua in the passage on kindness to parents: “And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy, and say: My Lord, have mercy on them as they raised me when I was small” (Quran 17:24).
Quran and hadith references link to quran.com and sunnah.com. Reviewed 19 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for parents?
Rabbir-ḥamhumā kamā rabbayānī ṣaghīrā: “My Lord, have mercy on them as they raised me when I was small.” (Quran 17:24).
Is this dua authentic?
Yes. It is from Quran 17:24. The source is linked on this page so you can check it.