In Surah Ibrahim, there are heartfelt ayats where Prophet Ibrahim (AS) openly pours out his emotions, praising Allah SWT for all the blessings He has bestowed upon him. In Ayat 38-39, he says:
“Our Lord, indeed You know what we conceal and what we declare, and nothing is hidden from Allah on the earth or in the heaven. Praise to Allah, who has granted to me in old age Ishmael and Isaac. Indeed, my Lord is the Hearer of supplication.”
Prophet Ibrahim then continues to supplicate to Allah: “My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication.”
He then recites the popular “Rabbighfirli Waliwalidayya” dua, which asks for forgiveness not only for himself but also for his parents and the entire Muslim Ummah. It is a beautiful and comprehensive dua seeking Allah’s forgiveness, and learning it brings great benefit.
Rabbighfirli Waliwalidayya in Arabic Text
The Arabic text of this dua, taken from Surah Ibrahim Ayat 41, is as follows:
رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ
Transliteration
Rabbana ighfir li wa li walidayya walil mumineena yawma yaqoomu alhisabu
Another transliteration to assist with pronunciation: Rabbanagh firli waliwalidayya walil mumineena yauma ya kaumul hisab
Meaning of Rabbighfirli Waliwalidayya Dua
The English meaning of the “Rabbighfirli Waliwalidayya Walil Mumineena” dua is: “Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers the Day the account is established.”
From this translation, we can see that this is truly a beautiful dua that can be recited for one’s entire family.
One of my fondest childhood memories is my father reciting this dua every day before dinner. Admittedly, I did not understand its meaning at the time, but now I too intend to make it a daily practice to recite this dua.
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