اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي خَطِيئَتِي وَجَهْلِي وَإِسْرَافِي فِي أَمْرِي كُلِّهِ، وَمَا أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِهِ مِنِّي، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي جِدِّي وَهَزْلِي، وَخَطَئِي وَعَمْدِي، وَعَزْمِي وَخَطَلِي، وَكُلُّ ذَلِكَ عِنْدِي، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ، وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ، وَمَا أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِهِ مِنِّي، أَنْتَ الْمُقَدِّمُ وَأَنْتَ الْمُؤَخِّرُ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ
O Allah, forgive me my mistakes and my ignorance and my extravagance in my affairs, and all that You know better than I. O Allah, forgive me my seriousness and my jesting, my unintentional and intentional sins, my deliberate resolve and my errors, for all of that is with me. O Allah, forgive me what I have committed in front and what I have delayed, what I have done in secret and what I have done openly, and all that You know better than I. You are the One Who sends forth and You are the One Who delays. There is no god but You.
Allahumma-ghfir li khate'ati wa jahli, wa israfi fi amri kullih, wa ma 'anta a'lamu bihi minni. Allahumma-ghfir li jiddi wa hazli, wa khata'i wa 'amdi, wa 'azmi wa khata'i, wa kullu dhalika 'indi. Allahumma-ghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lanthu, wa ma 'anta a'lamu bihi minni. Antal-muqaddimu wa antal-mu'akhkhir, la ilaha illa ant.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua for seeking forgiveness can be recited at any time, but it carries special significance when made on Friday. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to increase our supplications and acts of worship on this blessed day. Making this prayer, especially during the times when Allah descends to the lowest heaven (last third of the night) or during the specific hour of response on Friday, is a beautiful way to purify your heart and seek Allah's immense mercy for all your past wrongdoings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere heart. Imagine yourself standing before Allah, acknowledging your shortcomings and weaknesses. Understand the profound meaning of each phrase, reflecting on your past actions and seeking Allah's pardon. Facing the Qiblah, raising your hands (though not a strict condition for this particular dua, it's part of the etiquette of dua), and uttering it with conviction can enhance its impact. It's a personal plea, so let your emotions flow as you ask for forgiveness.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encompasses a vast scope of seeking forgiveness. By acknowledging all types of sins – intentional, unintentional, secret, and public – we are essentially presenting our entire being to Allah for purification. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, whose past and future sins were forgiven, would still make this profound dua. This shows us the importance of constant remembrance and seeking Allah's mercy, regardless of our level of piety. Making this dua on Friday, a day of immense blessings, amplifies our hope for acceptance and cleansing. It’s a pathway to a lighter burden on our conscience and a cleaner slate for our hereafter.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: "Allahumma-ghfir li khate'ati wa jahli, wa israfi fi amri kullih, wa ma 'anta a'lamu bihi minni. Allahumma-ghfir li jiddi wa hazli, wa khata'i wa 'amdi, wa 'azmi wa khata'i, wa kullu dhalika 'indi. Allahumma-ghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lanthu, wa ma 'anta a'lamu bihi minni. Antal-muqaddimu wa antal-mu'akhkhir, la ilaha illa ant." (O Allah, forgive me my mistakes and my ignorance and my extravagance in my affairs, and all that You know better than I. O Allah, forgive me my seriousness and my jesting, my unintentional and intentional sins, my deliberate resolve and my errors, for all of that is with me. O Allah, forgive me what I have committed in front and what I have delayed, what I have done in secret and what I have done openly, and all that You know better than I. You are the One Who sends forth and You are the One Who delays. There is no god but You.)