بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - شَوَّال الْمُكَرَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Dhuhr
02:00 PM
Asr
06:30 PM
Maghrib
08:05 PM
Isha
09:45 PM
Jumu'ah
02:00 PM
Dua Al-Parents
دعاء للوالدين
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Dua al-Parents refers to the historic and foundational supplication offered for the well-being, the forgiveness, and the mercy of one’s mother and father. Rooted in the Quranic command: "My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small" (Surah Al-Isra 17:24), this Dua represents the peak of filial piety (Birr al-Walidayn) and the Nur (light) of a faith that views the family as the primary arena for the manifestation of Ihsan (excellence). It is a definitive Hujjah (proof) of the high status and the sanctity of the parental bond in Islam, providing the Ummah with the Sakina (tranquility) and the moral discipline needed to maintain the stability and the harmony of the household for the pleasure of their Lord.
Theologically, the supplication for parents is a manifestation of the principle of Gratitude (Shukr) and the Hikmah (wisdom) of Divine law in honoring those who were the primary "Wasilah" (means) for the individual’s entry into the world and the faith. It reflects the Nur of a faith that views the pleasure of the parents as a reflection of the pleasure of Allah (SWT). The practice of praying for one’s parents,even after their death,serves as a Burhan (proof) of the transformative and liberating power of the Islamic message, which extends the bonds of love and responsibility beyond the physical life into the Hereafter. This history reflects the Mizan (balance) between the rights of the children and the duty toward the predecessors. Historically, the commitment to Birr al-Walidayn has provided the Ummah with the social resilience and the stability needed to build flourishing civilizations based on the rule of law. It underscores the absolute Amanah (trust) of the believer to guard their family ties and to be a witness to humanity through the power of noble character and radiant achievement.
For the modern Ummah, the legacy of Dua al-Parents is a source of immense pride and a roadmap for contemporary family and social reform. It teaches the believers the value of humility, the beauty of unshakeable faith, and the importance of maintaining an affectionate and respectful relationship with the older generations. In a modern world often characterized by the neglect of the elderly and the erosion of family structures, the tradition of the parental supplication provides a roadmap for the pursuit of social harmony and the protection of individual dignity. It encourages a culture of Ihsan (excellence) and communal responsibility. By honoring the Quranic call to honor the parents, the Muslim community strengthens its identity and its commitment to the path of guidance. It promotes a life of purpose and shared prosperity, ensuring that the light of Divine mercy continue to be a source of stability and mercy for all humanity through the power of noble character.
Theologically, the supplication for parents is a manifestation of the principle of Gratitude (Shukr) and the Hikmah (wisdom) of Divine law in honoring those who were the primary "Wasilah" (means) for the individual’s entry into the world and the faith. It reflects the Nur of a faith that views the pleasure of the parents as a reflection of the pleasure of Allah (SWT). The practice of praying for one’s parents,even after their death,serves as a Burhan (proof) of the transformative and liberating power of the Islamic message, which extends the bonds of love and responsibility beyond the physical life into the Hereafter. This history reflects the Mizan (balance) between the rights of the children and the duty toward the predecessors. Historically, the commitment to Birr al-Walidayn has provided the Ummah with the social resilience and the stability needed to build flourishing civilizations based on the rule of law. It underscores the absolute Amanah (trust) of the believer to guard their family ties and to be a witness to humanity through the power of noble character and radiant achievement.
For the modern Ummah, the legacy of Dua al-Parents is a source of immense pride and a roadmap for contemporary family and social reform. It teaches the believers the value of humility, the beauty of unshakeable faith, and the importance of maintaining an affectionate and respectful relationship with the older generations. In a modern world often characterized by the neglect of the elderly and the erosion of family structures, the tradition of the parental supplication provides a roadmap for the pursuit of social harmony and the protection of individual dignity. It encourages a culture of Ihsan (excellence) and communal responsibility. By honoring the Quranic call to honor the parents, the Muslim community strengthens its identity and its commitment to the path of guidance. It promotes a life of purpose and shared prosperity, ensuring that the light of Divine mercy continue to be a source of stability and mercy for all humanity through the power of noble character.
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