رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِمَن دَخَلَ بَيْتِيَ مُؤْمِنًا وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ
My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house as a believer and the believing men and believing women.
Rabbighfir li wa li walidayya wa liman dakhala baytiya mu'minan wa lil mu'minina wal mu'minat
When to Read
This dua is comprehensive and can be recited anytime, especially when feeling regret for wasted time, including periods before, during, or after exams when you might feel you haven't studied as diligently as you should have. It's a general supplication for forgiveness that encompasses all aspects of life, including academic efforts.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Raise your hands as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when making dua. Reflect on your shortcomings and genuinely repent for any time or opportunities you've neglected, particularly concerning your studies. Ensure your intention is pure – seeking Allah's mercy and guidance to do better.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a powerful supplication for encompassing forgiveness for oneself, parents, household members, and all believers. By seeking Allah's forgiveness for neglecting studies, you are acknowledging your duty to strive and learn, and asking for mercy for any deficiency. It fosters humility and reliance on Allah for success, even after making an effort.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them): The Prophet (peace be upon him) once prayed: 'O Allah, forgive me, my parents, my wife, and whoever enters my house as a believer, and all the believing men and women.' (This is a summary of the essence of the hadith, the full text is slightly longer and specifies the context of the Prophet's prayer for his household and believers.)