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 apparent and the secret.
Allahumma-ghfirli dhambi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alanitahu wa sirrahu.
When to Read
This comprehensive supplication is best recited before sleeping. When you settle down for the night, and after you've performed your wudu and perhaps recited your evening remembrance (dhikr), make this dua. Imagine yourself asking Allah (SWT) to wipe clean every trace of wrongdoing before you enter a state of rest, making your sleep an act of worship and a means of purification.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt understanding of its meaning. Raise your hands slightly if you wish, as this is a sunnah in many duas. Visualize Allah's mercy enveloping you as you ask for complete forgiveness. The key is the earnestness of your heart and your firm intention to strive against sin, knowing that seeking forgiveness is a continuous process.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for comprehensive forgiveness. By asking for the forgiveness of *all* sins – the small ones we might overlook (diqqahu), the big ones that weigh heavily (jillahu), those committed at the beginning of our lives (awwalahu), and those more recent (akhirahu), those done openly (alanitahu), and those done in secret (sirrahu) – we are turning to Allah (SWT) with complete submission. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this powerful supplication, highlighting the importance of seeking total absolution from our Lord before resting. It purifies the heart and mind, bringing peace and contentment, and opens the door to Allah's mercy and acceptance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say in his Salat: 'O Allah, forgive me my sin that I committed, the secret and the public... O Allah, grant me guidance, righteousness and purity, and keep me heedless of all evil.' (The narrator also mentioned the rest of the Hadith.)