اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي خَطِيئَتِي وَجَهْلِي ، وَإِسْرَافِي فِي أَمْرِي ، وَمَا أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِهِ مِنِّي ، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي هَزْلِي وَجِدِّي ، وَخَطَئِي وَعَمْدِي ، وَعِنْدِي ، وَخَطَئِي ، كُلُّ ذَلِكَ عِنْدِي ، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ ، وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ ، وَمَا أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِهِ مِنِّي ، أَنْتَ الْمُقَدِّمُ وَأَنْتَ الْمُؤَخِّرُ ، وَأَنْتَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
O Allah, forgive me for my mistakes and my ignorance, and my extravagance in my affairs, and what You know better about me than I do. O Allah, forgive me for my jesting and my seriousness, and my unintentional and intentional sins, and what I have concealed and what I have made known. All of that is with me. O Allah, forgive me for what I have done in the past and what I will do in the future, and what I have concealed and what I have declared, and what You know better about me than I do. You are the One Who sends forth and the One Who delays, and You have power over all things.
Allahumma-ghfir li khatee'ati wa jahli, wa israafi fi amri, wa ma anta a'lamu bihi minni. Allahumma-ghfir li hazli wa jiddi, wa khata'i wa 'amdi, wa 'indi, wa khata'i, kullu dhalika 'indi. Allahumma-ghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu, wa ma anta a'lamu bihi minni. Antal-muqaddimu wa antal-mu'akhkhiru, wa anta 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer.
When to Read
This profound supplication is particularly meaningful when seeking Allah's forgiveness at the Rawdah, the blessed area between the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ pulpit and his grave. While this specific dua wasn't prescribed *only* for the Rawdah, its comprehensive nature makes it perfect for seeking Allah's mercy in such a sacred space. Imagine standing there, the weight of your sins, the hope for purification, and the desire for the Prophet's ﷺ intercession. This is the time to pour your heart out, asking for complete absolution from all your shortcomings.
How to Read
When you find yourself at the Rawdah, facing the Qibla, with the Prophet's ﷺ blessed presence nearby, approach this dua with sincere humility and a heartfelt desire for forgiveness. Raise your hands, as is the custom when making dua, and recite it with clear intention. Focus on each phrase, internalizing the request for forgiveness for all types of sins – intentional, unintentional, serious, lighthearted, past, and future. Remember, the Prophet ﷺ taught us this dua to seek comprehensive pardon. Beseech Allah directly, acknowledging His knowledge of your every state, and His absolute power.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to our mother Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), is a complete request for forgiveness covering every aspect of human failing. It encompasses sins committed jokingly or seriously, knowingly or unknowingly, openly or secretly. By reciting it, we acknowledge Allah's supreme knowledge and power over all things. Seeking forgiveness at the Rawdah is a special opportunity, as it's a place where supplications are hoped to be accepted, and the proximity to the Prophet ﷺ can be a source of immense spiritual benefit. It's a chance to seek Allah's boundless mercy while being in a location blessed by His Messenger ﷺ.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate in these words: 'Allahumma-ghfir li khatee'ati wa jahli, wa israafi fi amri, wa ma anta a'lamu bihi minni. Allahumma-ghfir li hazli wa jiddi, wa khata'i wa 'amdi, wa 'indi, wa khata'i, kullu dhalika 'indi. Allahumma-ghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu, wa ma anta a'lamu bihi minni. Antal-muqaddimu wa antal-mu'akhkhiru, wa anta 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306)