Dua For Parents

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

• For Forgiveness: “Our Lord! Forgive me, my parents, and the believers on the Day when the judgment will come to pass.”

Yes, praying for deceased parents is highly encouraged. Supplications can seek Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and elevation of their status in the hereafter. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized the importance of such prayers, stating that a righteous child’s supplication benefits the deceased parents.

If the person who sneezes does not say Alhamdulillah, it is not obligatory to respond with Yarhamukallah. However, you can gently remind them of the Sunnah to say Alhamdulillah after sneezing.

You can recite specific supplications asking for your parents’ health and protection. For instance:

• “O Allah! the Lord of mankind! Remove this disease and cure [them]! You are the Great Curer. There is no cure but through You, which leaves behind no disease.”

Dua can be made at any time; however, certain times are considered more auspicious, such as during the last third of the night, after obligatory prayers, or on Fridays. It’s essential to supplicate with sincerity, humility, and full conviction that Allah will respond.

Absolutely. While there are prescribed duas from the Quran and Hadith, you can also supplicate in your own words, expressing your feelings and requests for your parents’ well-being, guidance, and forgiveness.