Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Seeking Allah's Forgiveness for Neglecting Prayer

During Prayer
QuranA general supplication taught by Allah in the Quran, reflecting the broad scope of seeking forgiveness for oneself and others.

ุฑูŽุจูู‘ ุงุบู’ููุฑู’ ู„ููŠ ูˆูŽู„ููˆูŽุงู„ูุฏูŽูŠูŽู‘ ูˆูŽู„ูู…ูŽู†ู’ ุฏูŽุฎูŽู„ูŽ ุจูŽูŠู’ุชููŠูŽ ู…ูุคู’ู…ูู†ู‹ุง ูˆูŽู„ูู„ู’ู…ูุคู’ู…ูู†ููŠู†ูŽ ูˆูŽุงู„ู’ู…ูุคู’ู…ูู†ูŽุงุชู

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My Lord, forgive me, my parents, my household, and whoever enters my home as a believer, and all believing men and women.

Rabbi-ghfir li wa liwalidayya wa liman dakhala baytiya mu'minan wa lilmu'minina walmu'minat

When to Read

This is a comprehensive dua for seeking forgiveness, especially fitting for moments when one feels regret over neglecting their prayers or other religious duties. It can be recited after salah, during tahajjud, or at any time one feels the need to turn back to Allah with sincerity. It's particularly poignant when reflecting on one's shortcomings and seeking Allah's mercy for oneself, one's family, and the wider believing community.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere heart, acknowledging your faults. Raise your hands in supplication, as is the practice of seeking dua. Focus on the meaning of the words, truly asking Allah for His forgiveness and mercy for yourself, your parents, your family, and all believing men and women. It's beneficial to repeat it multiple times, seeking to embody the humility and hope it represents.

Virtues & Benefits

This verse from Surah Nuh (71:28) is a powerful supplication taught directly by Allah. It encompasses seeking forgiveness not just for oneself, but also for parents, the household, and all believers. This broad scope reflects the interconnectedness of the Ummah and the importance of intercessory dua. By reciting this, one actively seeks Allah's mercy for a wide circle, demonstrating a selfless desire for the well-being of others alongside one's own spiritual health. Itโ€™s a comprehensive plea for mercy that can soften the heart and bring immense blessings.

Source & Authentication

QuranA general supplication taught by Allah in the Quran, reflecting the broad scope of seeking forgiveness for oneself and others.
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