رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي وَاجْبُرْنِي وَارْفَعْنِي وَارْزُقْنِي وَاهْدِنِي
O Lord, forgive me, have mercy on me, compensate me, elevate me, provide for me, and guide me.
Rabbighfir li, warhamni, wajburni, warfa'ni, warzuqni, wahdini
When to Read
This profound supplication is recited during salah, specifically in the sitting posture (jalsah) between the two prostrations (sajdas) in each raka'ah. It is a beautiful Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ to seek Allah's aid comprehensively during this brief but significant moment of prayer.
How to Read
After completing the first prostration and rising to sit upright, take a moment to settle in the jalsah position (often described as *iftirash*, where one sits on the left foot, with the right foot upright). Recite this dua with humility, sincerity, and an attentive heart, mindful of each request you are making to Allah ﷺ, before proceeding to the second prostration. Understanding the meaning of the words enhances the presence of heart in your prayer.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a highly virtuous practice, encompassing many essential needs of a believer. It is a direct plea to Allah ﷺ for: **forgiveness** (Rabbighfir li), essential for purifying our souls; **mercy** (warhamni), without which we are lost; **compensation** for our deficiencies and misfortunes (wajburni); **elevation** in status and closeness to Allah (warfa'ni); **provision** for all our worldly and spiritual needs (warzuqni); and crucial **guidance** (wahdini) in every aspect of our lives, keeping us on the straight path. Following the precise Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ in prayer itself is a source of immense reward and spiritual growth.
Source & Authentication
Usamah bin Shareek (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "I used to pray with the Prophet ﷺ and he used to say in his sitting between the two prostrations: «رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي وَاجْبُرْنِي وَارْفَعْنِي وَارْزُقْنِي وَاهْدِنِي» (O Lord, forgive me, have mercy on me, compensate me, elevate me, provide for me, and guide me)." — Sunan At-Tirmidhi 284