Salaatul Hadiye Walidayn
Salatul Hadiye Walidayn (Prayer for the Parents)
This Namaaz consists of 2 Raka’ah.
The Niyyat should be: “I am offering Salaatul Hadiye Walidayn (Prayer for the Parents), of two (2) rak`ah’s (units) seeking closeness to God.”
In the 1st Raka’ah after the recitation of Suratul Fatihah, recite with raised hands as in Qunut the Dua given below, 10 times.
رَبَّنَا اغۡفِرۡ لِىۡ وَلـِوَالِدَىَّ وَلِلۡمُؤۡمِنِيۡنَ يَوۡمَ يَقُوۡمُ الۡحِسَابُ
(Surah Ibrahim 14:41)
“Rabbanaghfirlee waliwa lidayya walil mo’mineena yauma yaqoomul hisaab”
“Our Lord! Forgive me, my parents, and the believers on the Day when the judgment will come to pass.”
After this, complete the 1st Raka’ah with Ruku and Sujood and stand up for the 2nd Raka’ah.
In the 2nd Raka’ah after the recitation of Suratul Fatihah, recite with raised hands as in Qunut the Dua given below, 10 times.
رَبِّ اغۡفِرۡلِىۡ وَلِـوَالِدَىَّ وَلِمَنۡ دَخَلَ بَيۡتِىَ مُؤۡمِنًا وَّلِلۡمُؤۡمِنِيۡنَ وَالۡمُؤۡمِنٰتِؕ وَلَا تَزِدِ الظّٰلِمِيۡنَ اِلَّا تَبَارًا
(Surah Nuh 71:28)
“Rabbigh firlee waliwa lidayya walimun dakhala bayti mo’mineenun walil mo’mineena wal mo’minaat, walā tazidi l-ẓālimīna illā tabāra”
“Our Lord! Forgive me and my parents and those who enter my house with belief and men who believe and women who believe.”
After this completes the 2nd Raka’ah and the Salaah is complete.
Then go into Sujood and recite the Dua given below, 10 times.
رَّبِّ ارۡحَمۡهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيٰنِىۡ صَغِيۡرًا
(Surah Al-Isra 17:24)
“Rabbir ham huma kama rabba yani saghira” (17:24)”
“Lord, show mercy to them as they nurtured me when I was small.”