اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ
O Allah, forgive me my sin, all of it, the small and the great, the first and the last, the open and the secret.
Allahumma-ghfir li-dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu
When to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication for forgiveness that can be recited at any time, but it's especially potent when feeling the weight of one's sins or when reflecting after committing a transgression. It's a beautiful prayer to include in your nightly supplications or after prayers, asking for complete absolution.
How to Read
Recite this with sincere remorse and a firm intention to turn back to Allah. Focus on the meaning of each word, acknowledging that Allah alone has the power to forgive. Raising your hands slightly during supplication (du'a) is a sunnah practice, though not always necessary for this specific du'a.
Virtues & Benefits
This du'a encompasses a holistic request for forgiveness, seeking pardon for every type and aspect of sin. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this to his companions, showing its immense value in seeking Allah's mercy. By asking for forgiveness for 'all of it,' we acknowledge the pervasiveness of our shortcomings and seek purification from their lingering effects on our hearts and actions.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "By Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him in repentance more than seventy times a day." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306) -- The specific dua taught for comprehensive forgiveness is: 'Allahumma-ghfir li-dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu' (O Allah, forgive me my sin, all of it, the small and the great, the first and the last, the open and the secret).