اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، وَأَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، وَعَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ
O Allah, forgive me my sin, all of it, the small and the great, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden.
Allahumma-ghfirli dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, wa awwalahu wa akhirahu, wa 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu
When to Read
This powerful supplication can be recited at any time, but it holds special significance on Friday. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to his daughter Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) to recite after the prayer, making it an excellent addition to your post-Jumu'ah worship. Imagine sitting after prayer, the khutbah still echoing in your ears, and dedicating these moments to seeking pure, comprehensive forgiveness from Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, focusing on the meaning of each word. Raise your hands as you would in any other supplication, showing your dependence on Allah. It is recommended to say it after completing the obligatory Jumu'ah prayer, but its benefits are immense whenever it is uttered with conviction.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive plea for forgiveness, covering all types of sins – major and minor, past and present, public and private. By reciting it, we acknowledge the vastness of our shortcomings and place our hope entirely in Allah's infinite mercy. The Prophet's ﷺ instruction to Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) highlights the immense value and completeness of this prayer for seeking Allah's pardon. Making it a habit, especially on the blessed day of Friday, can be a means of immense spiritual purification and closeness to our Creator.
Source & Authentication
Al-Hasan bin Ali narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught him these words to say in supplication: 'Allahumma-ghfirli dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, wa awwalahu wa akhirahu, wa 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu' (O Allah, forgive me my sin, all of it, the small and the great, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden).' — Sahih Muslim 771