Dua for one's parents
رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
Rabbi’rḥamhumā kamā rabbayānī ṣaghīrā.
“My Lord, have mercy on them both as they raised me when I was small.”
When to say it
Said for one's parents, whether living or deceased.
Virtue & benefit
The Qur'an commands lowering the wing of humility to parents and praying for them with these words. A continuing charity for parents after death.
Source
Qur'an, Sūrat al-Isrā’ 17:24.
Frequently asked
What is the dua for parents in the Qur'an?
It is "Rabbi’rḥamhumā kamā rabbayānī ṣaghīrā" from Sūrat al-Isrā’ (17:24), asking Allah to show them mercy as they raised you.
Can I make dua for deceased parents?
Yes — praying for parents after their death is one of the deeds whose reward continues to reach them.
Make this dua a daily habit
SABR helps you memorise and retain your everyday duas with spaced repetition — so the words are ready on your tongue when you need them.