اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ، نِعْمَ اللَّهُ أَوَّلُهُ، وَإِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ أَنْ تَرْفَعَ دَرَجَتِي، وَتُكَفِّرَ خَطِيئَتِي، وَتُذْهِبَ غَيْظَ قَلْبِي، وَتَعْصِمَنِي مِنْ شَرِّ الشَّيْطَانِ، وَتُعِينَنِي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ
O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the small and the great, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden. O Allah, make me pleased with what You have decreed, and bless me in what You have appointed, and grant me good health, and forgive me my shortcomings. And I ask You to raise my ranks, and expiate my sins, and remove the anger from my heart, and protect me from the evil of Shaytan, and help me to remember You, and to be grateful to You, and to worship You in the best manner.
Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbi kullihi, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatihi wa sirrahu, ni'ma-llahi awwalahu, wa inni as'aluka an tarfa'a darajati, wa tukaffira khati'ati, wa tudhhiba ghayza qalbi, wa ta'simani min sharri-sh-shaytan, wa tu'inani 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatika.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is particularly fitting to recite on Friday, after the Jumu'ah prayer, or at any time you feel the urge to engage in backbiting or gossip, or when you seek Allah's protection from such sins. The Prophet ﷺ would often engage in lengthy supplications after completing his obligatory prayers, and this dua captures a holistic request for forgiveness and protection that is beneficial at all times, especially on the blessed day of Jumu'ah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full presence of heart. It is best recited after completing your prayers, whether obligatory or voluntary. Turn your heart towards Allah, reflecting on the meaning of the words. Remember that turning away from backbiting and gossip is itself a form of worship and a sign of good character, something we should strive for daily, and especially on Friday when our supplications are often well-received.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a broad request for Allah's mercy and protection. It seeks forgiveness for all sins, big and small, hidden and public, which is a foundation for purity of heart and action. By asking Allah to remove anger from the heart and protect us from Shaytan, we are directly seeking the means to avoid sins like backbiting and gossip, which are often fueled by ill feelings and Shaytan's whispers. The final part of the dua, asking for help in remembering Allah, being grateful, and worshipping Him well, equips us with the positive spiritual tools to replace negative habits.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to say: 'O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the small and the great, the first and the last, the apparent and the secret. O Allah, make me pleased with what You have decreed, and bless me in what You have appointed, and grant me good health, and forgive me my shortcomings. And I ask You to raise my ranks, and expiate my sins, and remove the anger from my heart, and protect me from the evil of the devil, and help me to remember You, and to be grateful to You, and to worship You in the best manner.' Sunan Abi Dawud 1509. (Hasan)