اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ، وَدَرَجَاتِهِ
O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden, and the ranks.
Allahumma-ghfir li dhambi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu, wa darajatahu
When to Read
This powerful supplication is particularly fitting to recite during the prostration (sujood) or the sitting between two prostrations in your prayer. It's a moment when you are closest to Allah, physically humbled and mentally focused, making it an ideal time to seek His vast forgiveness for all your shortcomings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a heart full of hope in Allah's mercy. Focus on the meaning of each word, acknowledging your sins while simultaneously believing in Allah's boundless capacity to forgive. Utter it during sujood, when your face is closest to the ground, a symbol of your humility before your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for forgiveness, covering every type and degree of sin. By reciting it, you actively engage with the concept of Allah's infinite mercy and His willingness to pardon those who turn to Him. It reminds us that no sin is too great for Allah's forgiveness if we repent sincerely.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say: "Allahumma-ghfir li dhambi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu, wa darajatahu (O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden, and the ranks)." - Sahih Muslim 771