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 made public, for what I have been extravagant in, and for what You know better than I concerning 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 ant
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting after completing your obligatory prayers. The time after prayer is considered a period when supplications are readily accepted by Allah. It's a moment to reflect on your prayer, your actions, and to seek Allah's mercy for any shortcomings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Understand the meaning of each phrase as you utter it. Focus on the comprehensive nature of the plea – seeking forgiveness for both past and future sins, visible and hidden actions, and acknowledging Allah's complete knowledge and power over all matters. Raising your hands slightly after prayer, as was the practice of some companions, can also be a way to emphasize your supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a vast scope of seeking forgiveness. It covers: - **Past and Future:** 'what I have sent forth and what I have delayed' acknowledges our actions throughout life, both those we've completed and those we might still do. - **Open and Secret Sins:** 'what I have concealed and what I have made public' highlights our need for forgiveness for both our private struggles and our public displays. - **Extravagance:** 'what I have been extravagant in' is a powerful acknowledgement of any excess or heedlessness in our actions. - **Allah's Absolute Knowledge:** 'what You know better than I concerning me' is a profound statement of submission, recognizing that only Allah knows the full extent of our faults. - **Tawhid:** Ending with 'You are the One Who brings forth and the One Who delays. There is no god but You' firmly establishes the core of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and is a powerful way to conclude your plea, linking your request for forgiveness to your belief in Allah's unique power and authority.
Source & Authentication
Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever says: **'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 ant'** (O Allah, forgive me for what I have sent forth and what I have delayed, for what I have concealed and what I have made public, for what I have been extravagant in, and for what You know better than I concerning me. You are the One Who brings forth and the One Who delays. There is no god but You), seven times, then he dies, he will die upon goodness.' *Reference: Sahih Muslim 771*