ุฑูุจูู ุฅููููู ุธูููู ูุชู ููููุณูู ููุงุบูููุฑู ููู
My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, so forgive me.
Rabbฤซ innฤซ zalamtu nafsฤซ faghfir lฤซ
When to Read
This is a profound dua uttered by Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) when he realized his mistake. We can make this dua at any time, especially when we feel we have fallen short, made an error in judgment, or committed a sin that weighs on our conscience and might be weakening our faith. It's particularly poignant during moments of personal reflection, after a mistake, or when feeling distant from Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a true sense of remorse. Understand that 'wronging oneself' in this context refers to falling into sin, which is detrimental to our spiritual well-being and relationship with Allah. Acknowledge your shortcomings before Allah, the Most Merciful, and humbly ask for His forgiveness. It is best recited with a sense of humility and vulnerability, recognizing our inherent need for Allah's grace.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful statement from Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) is a timeless model for seeking forgiveness. It teaches us the essential elements of repentance: acknowledging our wrongdoing ('I have wronged myself') and then directly asking for Allah's pardon ('so forgive me'). By reciting this, we are emulating a beloved Prophet and turning to Allah with the core understanding that our sins harm our own souls. This act of turning back to Allah with repentance is a cornerstone of strengthening our faith, as it reaffirms our reliance on Him and His boundless mercy.