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Mercy for our parents

Arabic wording, a reading aid, and its cited source.

Qur’anic text
رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا

Rabbir-hamhuma kama rabbayani saghira.

English meaning

My Lord, have mercy on them as they raised me when I was young.

English meaning: editorial rendering

Qur’an 17:24 ↗

Supplication excerpt from the verse; read the preceding instruction in context.

Context & reflection

The verse joins humble kindness toward parents with prayer for them.

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