Dua for Father: Islamic Dua for Your Father

Muslims are encouraged to honor their fathers and mothers and pray for Allah’s mercy upon them.

رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُ كَمَا رَبَّانِي صَغِيرًا

Transliteration

Rabbir hamhu kama rabbani sagheera.

Translation

My Lord, have mercy upon him as he raised me when I was small.

Source

Quran — The Holy Quran — Surah Al-Isra 17:24

Authenticity: Quranic supplication

Meaning and Explanation

The dua asks Allah to show mercy to a father for the care he provided.

Any time.

Make sincere dua for your father.

The Quranic verse itself refers to both parents; this wording is adapted for a father specifically.

Mercy, gratitude and family bonds.

Content type: Quran

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