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 in front, and what I have delayed; what I have concealed and what I have disclosed; what I have exceeded in, and what You know better than I concerning me. You are the Advancer and 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 bihi minni, antal-muqaddimu wa antal-mu'akhkhiru, la ilaha illa anta.
When to Read
This powerful dua is specifically taught for the evening. Reciting it as night falls is a beautiful way to transition from the day's activities, acknowledging our shortcomings and seeking Allah's grace before settling down. It's a practice that helps us reset and begin the night with a clean slate.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with a humble heart. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase as you say it. It's ideally recited once in the evening. The essence is the heartfelt intention and seeking Allah's vast forgiveness.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive supplication covers all aspects of our potential sins: those done intentionally or unintentionally, in public or in private, those we are aware of and those we are not. By asking Allah to forgive what we have done and what we have yet to do, and acknowledging His ultimate control over all matters (advancing and delaying), we embrace His mercy fully. It embodies the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ profound reliance on Allah and his constant seeking of forgiveness.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate in these words in the evening: 'Allahumma-ghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu, wa ma asraftu, wa ma anta a'lamu bihi minni, antal-muqaddimu wa antal-mu'akhkhiru, la ilaha illa anta.' (O Allah, forgive me for what I have committed in front, and what I have delayed; what I have concealed and what I have disclosed; what I have exceeded in, and what You know better than I concerning me. You are the Advancer and the Delayer. There is no god but You.) - Sahih Muslim 771.