اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ، وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ، وَمَا أَسْرَفْتُ، وَمَا أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِهِ مِنِّي، أَنْتَ الْمُقَدِّمُ وَأَنْتَ الْمُؤَخِّرُ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ.
O Allah, forgive me for what I have sent forth and what I have delayed, for what I have concealed and what I have declared, for what I have exceeded in, and what You know better of me. You are the One Who brings forth and the One Who delays. There is no god but You.
Allahumma-ghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu, wa ma asraftu, wa ma anta a'lamu bi minni, antal-muqaddimu wa antal-mu'akhkhiru, la ilaha illa Anta.
When to Read
This profound dua is ideally recited immediately after completing the obligatory (fard) prayers. It's a moment when our hearts are still engaged with Allah, having just offered our devotion. The Prophet ﷺ taught this as a comprehensive prayer for seeking forgiveness for all our shortcomings, both past and future, seen and unseen.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humbled heart. After finishing your salutations (tasleem) from the fard prayer, pause for a moment before rising. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase, acknowledging your reliance on Allah for forgiveness and guidance. This dua, taught by the Prophet ﷺ himself, is a powerful tool for self-reflection and seeking Allah's mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive plea for Allah's forgiveness, covering all aspects of our actions and intentions. By acknowledging Allah as Al-Muqaddim (the Bringer Forth) and Al-Mu'akhkhir (the Delayer), we affirm His absolute sovereignty over all affairs. Reciting it shows our humility and recognition of our constant need for Allah's mercy. It is a beautiful example of the Prophet's ﷺ deep care for his Ummah, teaching us a prayer that addresses our spiritual well-being comprehensively.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say after finishing the prayer: 'Allahumma-ghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu, wa ma asraftu, wa ma anta a'lamu bi minni, antal-muqaddimu wa antal-mu'akhkhiru, la ilaha illa Anta.' (O Allah, forgive me for what I have sent forth and what I have delayed, for what I have concealed and what I have declared, for what I have exceeded in, and what You know better of me. You are the One Who brings forth and the One Who delays. There is no god but You.) — Sahih Muslim 771