اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ، وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ، وَمَا أَسْرَفْتُ، وَمَا أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِهِ مِنِّي، أَنْتَ المُقَدِّمُ، وَأَنْتَ المُؤَخِّرُ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ
O Allah, forgive me for what I have committed and what I will commit, what I have done in secret and what I have done openly, what I have exceeded, and what You know better than I. You are the Advancer and You are the Delayer. 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 is a comprehensive supplication that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to recite in his prayer after the Tashahhud, before the Salam. It's an excellent way to conclude your prayer, seeking Allah's forgiveness for all your shortcomings and acknowledging His ultimate power over all matters.
How to Read
Recite this dua after you finish the Tashahhud, while still seated in the prayer. It is recommended to say it before giving the Salam (the concluding salutation of the prayer). Focus on the meaning of each phrase, internalizing the request for forgiveness and the acknowledgment of Allah's sovereignty.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a profound request for Allah's forgiveness across all aspects of life – past, present, and future, known and unknown sins, and any overstepping of bounds. It acknowledges Allah as the ultimate controller of time and destiny, reinforcing Tawhid (Oneness of Allah). By seeking forgiveness in this comprehensive manner at the end of our prayers, we aim for our worship to be accepted and our sins to be pardoned.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to supplicate in his prayer: 'O Allah, forgive me for what I have committed and what I will commit, what I have done in secret and what I have done openly, what I have exceeded, and what You know better than I. You are the Advancer and You are the Delayer. There is no god but You.' Sahih Muslim 771.