اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ، لِأَنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ.
O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the apparent and the secret. Indeed, no one forgives sins but You.
Allahumma-ghfirli dhambi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu, li'annahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa Anta.
When to Read
This profound dua is particularly relevant after one has committed a sin or transgression, especially one that might lead to a loss of self-respect or shame. It's a comprehensive prayer for all-encompassing forgiveness, suitable to be recited anytime one feels the need to turn back to Allah, seeking His mercy and pardon, and a restoration of inner peace and dignity.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a heartfelt plea to Allah. It is best recited after the obligatory prayers, or during the night, or at any time one feels a connection and a need to seek Allah's forgiveness. Raising hands in supplication can enhance the feeling of earnestness, though it is not a strict requirement for this specific dua. Focus on the meaning of each word, truly acknowledging Allah's sole power to forgive.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies a complete surrender to Allah's mercy and acknowledges His absolute power over forgiveness. By seeking forgiveness for all types of sins—minor, major, the first, the last, public, and private—a believer seeks comprehensive cleansing. It helps in restoring a sense of purity and dignity, as genuine repentance and seeking Allah's pardon are key to moving forward with a clear conscience and renewed faith, free from the burden of past transgressions.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'By Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him in repentance more than seventy times a day.' Then he mentioned a similar narration from Abu Hurairah: 'O people, turn to Allah in repentance, for I turn to Allah in repentance a hundred times a day.' And in another narration: 'Abu Hurairah said: I have not seen anyone seeking forgiveness from Allah and turning to Him in repentance more than the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. He said: O Allah, forgive me my sin, the big and the small, the first and the last, the hidden and the manifest. O Allah, forgive me my sins and my transgression. I do not find (any) wrong done by me. O Allah, forgive me what I have done, what I have kept secret, what I have done openly, and what I have done in secret. O Allah, forgive me what I have done in haste and what I have done deliberately, what I have done erroneously and what I have done intentionally, what I have done secretly and what I have done openly. O Allah, forgive me for my sins and my heedlessness, and my extravagance in my affair, and what You know better than I. O Allah, grant me the best of conduct and the best of deeds, for none can guide to the best of deeds except You, and none can turn away from the worst of deeds except You. O Allah, make me love faith and adorn my heart with it, and make me hate disbelief and transgression and disobedience. O Allah, make me one of those who are rightly guided. O Allah, make me love the poor, and grant me to be among them. O Allah, make me love Your love, and love the love of him who loves You, and love the love of every deed that brings me closer to Your love.' Then he mentioned a similar narration from Abu Hurairah: 'Allahumma-ghfirli dhambi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu.'