اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ
O Allah, forgive me my sins, all of them, the trivial and the weighty, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden.
Allahumma-ghfirli dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu
When to Read
This powerful supplication is particularly fitting after enduring a difficult trial or period of hardship. When we face challenges, it's natural to reflect on our deeds and seek Allah's cleansing mercy. Recite this after finishing your prayers, during moments of quiet reflection, or any time you feel the need to purify your heart and seek forgiveness for all your shortcomings, especially when a trial makes you more aware of your own weakness.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere intention to turn back to Allah. Raise your hands in supplication, as is the Sunnah when making du'a. Feel the weight of each word as you ask Allah to forgive every sin, big or small, past and present, public and private. It's about complete submission and acknowledging our reliance on His mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive prayer encompasses all types of sins, acknowledging that we all fall short. By asking for forgiveness for 'all of it', 'the trivial and the weighty', 'the first and the last', and 'the apparent and the hidden', we leave no room for unacknowledged transgressions. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this profound du'a, highlighting its comprehensive nature in seeking Allah's cleansing.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'O Allah, forgive me my sins, all of them, the trivial and the weighty, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden.' (Sahih Muslim 771)