اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ.
O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the open and the secret.
Allahumma-ghfirli zambi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatihi wa sirrahu.
When to Read
This profound dua is best recited during sujood (prostration), especially in the voluntary prayers (Nawafil). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that the servant is closest to his Lord while he is prostrating. Seizing this moment of ultimate closeness to seek forgiveness amplifies its impact.
How to Read
Recite this dua wholeheartedly while in the state of sujood. Ensure your forehead, nose, and feet are grounded, embodying humility. Pour your heart out to Allah, acknowledging your shortcomings and sincerely seeking His mercy. It’s not just about reciting words, but about the feeling of repentance and hope that accompanies them.
Virtues & Benefits
The most significant benefit is drawing nearer to Allah, the Most Merciful. Seeking forgiveness in this intimate state allows us to shed our burdens and spiritual impurities. The Prophet ﷺ's own practice of seeking abundant forgiveness reminds us of its constant necessity for every believer. This dua encompasses all types of sins, highlighting Allah's boundless capacity to forgive.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to say when he was in the bowing and prostration of the prayer: 'O Allah, forgive me my sin, all of it, the little and the much, the first and the last, the open and the secret.' Then he said: 'There is no right of the Lord that He has fulfilled, nor any right of mine that He has fulfilled, except that Allah has fulfilled it.' [Sahih Muslim 92]