اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ، وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ، وَآخِرَهُ، وَعَلَانِيَتَهُ، وَسِرَّهُ
O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden.
Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, wa 'alanitahu wa sirrahu.
When to Read
This powerful supplication can be recited at any time, but it's especially poignant on Friday. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to increase our prayers and supplications on this blessed day. Consider making this dua during the time of Jumu'ah prayer, after the Tashahhud in your Salah, or anytime after Asr on Friday, as this is a time when Allah the Almighty descends to the lowest heaven and grants supplications.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere intention to turn back to Allah. It's best recited with your hands raised, facing the Qiblah if possible, and with a humble heart. Imagine yourself standing before Allah, acknowledging your shortcomings and seeking His boundless mercy. Understanding the meaning is crucial; let the words resonate within you, conveying your heartfelt plea for forgiveness.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking Allah's forgiveness is a cornerstone of our faith. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'By Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him more than seventy times a day.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306). This hadith highlights the constant need for repentance. This specific dua encompasses all types of sins, ensuring a comprehensive plea. Friday itself is a day of immense blessings. The Quran states: 'And when the prayer is finished, [once the congregational prayer is over], you may spread out on the earth and seek from Allah His bounty, and remember Allah often that you may succeed.' (Al-Jumu'ah 62:10). By seeking forgiveness on this day, we aim to purify ourselves and align our actions with Allah's pleasure, earning His mercy and success in this life and the next.
Source & Authentication
The hadith that contains this dua is narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: 'I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) say: 'By Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him more than seventy times a day.' In another narration: 'more than a hundred times a day.' Sahih al-Bukhari 6306. The specific wording of the dua is found in Sahih Muslim 771 in the context of the Prophet's ﷺ supplications.