Du'a for kids · Through the day

Du'a for parents

The du'a for parents is “Rabbir-hamhuma kama rabbayani saghira” — “My Lord, have mercy on them both, as they cared for me when I was little” (Qur'an 17:24).

Ages 2–8AudioFree card

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رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا

Rabbir-hamhuma kama rabbayani saghira

“My Lord, have mercy on them both, as they cared for me when I was little.”

For little ones

What it means

“Allah, please be kind to my mum and dad, like they looked after me when I was little.”

The moment

When we say it

Any time — many children say it after salah or at bedtime.

Teach it

How to teach it in 3 steps

Step 1: Show baby photos and talk about how your child was cared for when they were tiny.
Step 2: Rock your arms like holding a baby on “rabbayani saghira”.
Step 3: Add it to the bedtime routine, followed by one thing they love about their family.

PlayWhat do we say?Listen to a little story and tap what we say. A playful check after you've practised.Play free →Free printableDu'a for parents cardPrint it for the fridge, the door or the car — US Letter or A4.Download the free card →Parent toolDu'a for Every MomentMark “For my parents” as practising or known for each child, and print it on a personalised card sheet.Open the tool →

Questions parents ask

Can my child say it for grandparents or carers?

Children can make du'a for anyone they love, in Arabic or in their own words. This du'a from the Qur'an speaks about two parents (“them both”), so ask your teacher how to say it for one parent, grandparents or carers.