اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي خَطِيئَتِي وَجَهْلِي، وَإِسْرَافِي فِي أَمْرِي، وَمَا أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِهِ مِنِّي، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي هَزْلِي وَجِدِّي، وَخَطَئِي وَعَمْدِي، وَعِنْدِي وَذَنْبِي، 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 my mistakes and my ignorance, and my excess in my affairs, and what You know better about me than I do. O Allah, forgive me my jesting and my seriousness, my errors and my deliberate acts, and what I have [done] within me and my sin. All of that is with me. O Allah, forgive me what I have sent forth and what I have delayed, and what I have concealed and what I have revealed, and what You know better about me than I do. You are the One Who sends forth and the One Who delays; 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 dhanbi, 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'akhiru, wa anta 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication that can be recited at any time, especially after completing acts of worship, or during the latter part of the night when seeking forgiveness from Allah. It's particularly powerful when one feels the weight of their sins and seeks Allah's encompassing mercy.
How to Read
Recite this du'a with sincerity and humility, understanding the vastness of Allah's knowledge and His power. Raise your hands in supplication as is the custom when making du'a. Reflect on each phrase, acknowledging your shortcomings and relying on Allah's forgiveness. It is best recited after the obligatory prayers, or during times when supplication is known to be readily answered.
Virtues & Benefits
This du'a is incredibly comprehensive, seeking forgiveness for all types of sins: intentional and unintentional, serious and light, public and private. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this du'a to us as a means to seek Allah's pardon for every sin, covering our past actions, present state, and future potential transgressions. It highlights Allah's attributes as Al-Muqaddim (The One Who brings forth) and Al-Mu'akhir (The One Who delays), and His absolute power over all things, reminding us that only He can grant true forgiveness.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: '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 dhanbi, 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'akhiru, wa anta 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306)