رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ ۖ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا ۚ أَنتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and do not place upon us a burden which we have no strength to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people.
Rabbana la tu'akhidhna in naseena aw akhta'na. Rabbana wa la tahmil 'alayna isran kama hamaltahu 'alal-ladheena min qablina. Rabbana wa la tuhammilna ma la taqata lana bihi. W'afu 'anna waghfir lana warhamna. Anta mawlana fansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafirin.
When to Read
This powerful dua can be recited at any time, especially after completing Salah (prayer). It's particularly fitting when you've realized you may have erred, forgotten an obligation, or acted out of ignorance. Making it a habit after your daily prayers ensures you're consistently seeking Allah's mercy for any oversight, big or small.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincerity and humility, raising your hands as you would in supplication (dua). Reflect on its meaning: acknowledging our human fallibility, asking for Allah not to hold us accountable for unintentional mistakes, seeking relief from burdens we cannot bear, and ultimately, asking for His pardon, forgiveness, and mercy. It's a plea that encompasses our past, present, and future, recognizing Allah as our Master and seeking His ultimate support.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse is a comprehensive supplication taught to us by Allah Himself. It demonstrates the etiquette of dua: starting with praise and acknowledgment of our Lord ('Rabbana'), admitting our weaknesses (forgetfulness and error), seeking relief from hardship, and finally asking for forgiveness and mercy. Allah describes the believers in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286) as those who recite this dua, indicating its immense virtue and acceptance in His sight. It’s a testament to His boundless mercy that He taught us how to ask for forgiveness for sins committed without intent or full awareness.