اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، وَأَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، وَعَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ
O Allah, forgive me for all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the apparent and the secret.
Allahumma-ghfirli dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, wa awwalahu wa akhirahu, wa 'alaniyatihi wa sirrahu
When to Read
This comprehensive dua for forgiveness can be recited at any time, especially after realizing any shortcomings in attending to the prayer call. It's particularly poignant to make it after the Adhan has been called and missed, or after completing any obligatory prayer.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a heart full of regret for any missed opportunities to respond to the Adhan. Raising your hands in supplication is a recommended etiquette, as is facing the Qiblah if possible. Believe that Allah is Al-Ghafur (The All-Forgiving) and Al-Rahim (The Most Merciful).
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a powerful tool for seeking Allah's vast forgiveness. While this specific wording is a general prayer for all sins, its recitation after acknowledging a failure to respond promptly to the Adhan is a means of purifying one's intentions and seeking mercy. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us numerous ways to seek forgiveness, and this comprehensive supplication covers all aspects of our shortcomings. Allah's mercy is boundless, and sincere repentance accompanied by earnest dua is a path to His pleasure.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say: 'Allahumma-ghfirli dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, wa awwalahu wa akhirahu, wa 'alaniyatihi wa sirrahu.' (O Allah, forgive me for all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the apparent and the secret.)