رَّبِّ ٱغْفِرْ لِى وَلِوَٰلِدَىَّ وَلِمَن دَخَلَ بَيْتِىَ مُؤْمِنًا وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنَـٰتِ وَلَا تَزِدِ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ إِلَّا تَبَارًۢا 28
Translations
My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house a believer and the believing men and believing women. And do not increase the wrongdoers except in destruction."
Transliteration
Rabbi ighfir lee wa-liwalidayya wa-liman dakhala baytee mu'minan wa-lilmu'mineena wa-almu'minati wa-la tazidi alththalimeena illa tabara
Tafsir (Explanation)
In this supplication, Prophet Noah asks Allah to forgive him, his parents, and all believers who enter his house with faith, while praying that Allah increases the wrongdoers only in destruction. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, this verse exemplifies the comprehensive nature of Noah's du'a, extending mercy to his household and the broader Muslim community while maintaining divine justice against the obstinate disbelievers. The verse reflects Noah's character as a merciful messenger whose concern transcends his immediate family to encompass all of the faithful.
Revelation Context
This verse concludes the account of Prophet Noah's ministry in Surah Nuh, which is a Meccan chapter recounting his 950-year mission to his people. The context shows Noah's final supplication after describing the rejection and mockery he faced from his people, demonstrating his steadfastness in faith and his mercy even toward those who persecuted him.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The best supplication is that of Noah' (Tirmidhi). Additionally, the hadith in Sahih Muslim emphasizes the merit of supplicating for one's parents and community: 'When a person dies, his deeds come to an end, except for three: ongoing charity, knowledge that benefits others, and a righteous child who prays for him.'
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers to extend their supplications beyond personal desires to encompass family, their households, and the entire Muslim ummah, while trusting in Allah's divine justice. It exemplifies how sincere faith combines personal humility with concern for the spiritual welfare of others and society.