اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لا إِلَهَ إِلا أَنْتَ خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلا أَنْتَ
O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no god worthy of worship except You. You created me, and I am Your servant. I am abiding by Your covenant and Your promise as much as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me, and I acknowledge my sins. So forgive me, for indeed, none can forgive sins except You.
Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa Anta, Khalaqtani wa ana 'abduka, wa ana 'ala 'ahdika wa wa'dika mastata'tu, A'udhu bika min sharri ma sana'tu, abu'u laka bini'matika 'alayya, wa abu'u bidhanbi faghfir li fa innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa Anta.
When to Read
This profound dua, known as Sayyid al-Istighfar (The Chief of Prayers for Forgiveness), is ideal for moments of regret after losing one's temper. When anger flares and we say or do something we shouldn't, turning to Allah immediately with this dua offers solace and a path to sincere repentance. Its comprehensive nature also makes it highly recommended for daily recitation, especially in the mornings and evenings, as a general plea for forgiveness for all our shortcomings, both known and unknown.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, understanding its deep meaning. Let its words sink into your heart, acknowledging your mistake (like an outburst of temper or harsh words) and firmly resolving to strive for better conduct. Reflect on the phrases: 'I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done' and 'I acknowledge my sins.' This personal introspection, coupled with a strong intention to seek Allah's pardon and make amends, is key to its effectiveness. Allow your heart to feel remorse and a strong desire to change for the better.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet ﷺ himself described the immense reward for reciting this dua: 'Whoever says it during the day with firm faith in it, and dies on the same day before evening, he will be from the people of Paradise; and whoever says it during the night with firm faith in it, and dies before morning, he will be from the people of Paradise.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306) This narration highlights the incredible mercy of Allah and the value of sincere repentance. Reciting this after a moment of anger not only seeks forgiveness but also helps purify the heart, calms the soul, and strengthens one's resolve to control their temper in the future, fostering inner peace and a stronger connection with Allah.
Source & Authentication
Shaddad ibn Aws (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The chief of prayers for forgiveness is: 'Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa Anta, Khalaqtani wa ana 'abduka, wa ana 'ala 'ahdika wa wa'dika mastata'tu, A'udhu bika min sharri ma sana'tu, abu'u laka bini'matika 'alayya, wa abu'u bidhanbi faghfir li fa innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa Anta.' (O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no god worthy of worship except You. You created me, and I am Your servant. I am abiding by Your covenant and Your promise as much as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me, and I acknowledge my sins. So forgive me, for indeed, none can forgive sins except You.) The Prophet ﷺ added: 'Whoever says it during the day with firm faith in it, and dies on the same day before evening, he will be from the people of Paradise; and whoever says it during the night with firm faith in it, and dies before morning, he will be from the people of Paradise.'