اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ، وَضَلَالَتَهُ وَجَدِّهُ
O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden, the unintentional and the intentional.
Allahummaghfir li dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu, wa dhalalatahu wa jaddahu
When to Read
This comprehensive du'a is particularly poignant when reflecting on past deeds. It's a powerful supplication to recite when you feel a pang of regret over sins committed, whether they were small slip-ups or more significant transgressions, done openly or in secret. It’s a great du'a to make at any time, but especially during moments of quiet reflection, after fulfilling an obligation like prayer, or before sleep.
How to Read
Recite this du'a with sincerity and humility. Imagine you are standing before Allah, acknowledging your shortcomings. Make a firm intention to strive to avoid these sins in the future. Raising your hands slightly can be a beautiful way to express your earnestness in seeking His forgiveness, as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Virtues & Benefits
This du'a encompasses all categories of sins, reflecting the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ all-encompassing concern for the spiritual well-being of his Ummah. By seeking forgiveness for both the minor and major, the hidden and apparent, the intentional and unintentional, we are making a comprehensive plea to Allah's boundless mercy. It highlights the importance of constant repentance and seeking Allah's forgiveness, regardless of the perceived magnitude of the sin. This du'a itself is an act of worship, demonstrating our reliance on Allah and our desire to purify ourselves.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) supplicated: 'Allahummaghfir li dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu, wa dhalalatahu wa jaddahu.' Then he said: 'No one has ever said this except that his past and future sins are forgiven.' (Ibn Majah mentioned it, and Al-Albani authenticated it as Sahih.) It is also narrated in Sahih Muslim with a slightly different wording: 'I seek refuge in Allah, the Hearing, the Knowing, from Satan, the accursed. Then he recited: 'I seek refuge in Allah, the Hearing, the Knowing, from the temptations of arrogance, from the temptations of pride, from the temptations of Satan, and from the temptations of the jinn.' Then he said: 'O Allah, forgive me my sins, the slight ones and the great ones, the first and the last, the hidden and the apparent, the secret and the public.' (Sahih Muslim 92)