ุฑูุจููููุง ุธูููู ูููุง ุฃูููููุณูููุง ููุฅููู ููู ู ุชูุบูููุฑู ููููุง ููุชูุฑูุญูู ูููุง ูููููููููููู ู ููู ุงููุฎูุงุณูุฑูููู
Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.
Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa in lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakoonanna minal-khasireen
When to Read
This dua is profoundly suitable to recite when reflecting on our role as stewards of the Earth and acknowledging any ways we may have fallen short. Whether it's pollution, wastefulness, or neglecting the beauty Allah has created, this heartfelt plea acknowledges our shortcomings and turns to the Almighty for His boundless forgiveness. It's a prayer for personal accountability and for collective healing of our planet.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and deep reflection. Understand that 'wronging ourselves' extends to harming the very environment Allah has entrusted to us. Picture the trees, the water, the air, and the creatures within them as part of Allah's creation that we have a duty to protect. Utter these words with a hopeful heart, trusting in Allah's mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught to Adam and Hawwa (peace be upon them) in the Quran, is a foundational supplication for seeking forgiveness. Its power lies in its humility and direct acknowledgment of our own failings and reliance on Allah's mercy for success. By applying it to our environmental responsibilities, we gain an opportunity to purify our intentions and actions concerning the Earth, fostering a deeper connection with our Creator and His magnificent creation.