Dua & Sunnah

Seeking Allah's Help to Forgive Others

Guidance & Hidayah
QuranAl-Hashr 59:10

ุฑูŽุจู‘ูŽู†ูŽุง ุงุบู’ููุฑู’ ู„ูŽู†ูŽุง ูˆูŽู„ูุฅูุฎู’ูˆูŽุงู†ูู†ูŽุง ุงู„ู‘ูŽุฐููŠู†ูŽ ุณูŽุจูŽู‚ููˆู†ูŽุง ุจูุงู„ู’ุฅููŠู…ูŽุงู†ู ูˆูŽู„ูŽุง ุชูŽุฌู’ุนูŽู„ู’ ูููŠ ู‚ูู„ููˆุจูู†ูŽุง ุบูู„ู‘ู‹ุง ู„ู‘ูู„ู‘ูŽุฐููŠู†ูŽ ุขู…ูŽู†ููˆุง ุฑูŽุจู‘ูŽู†ูŽุง ุฅูู†ู‘ูŽูƒูŽ ุฑูŽุกููˆููŒ ุฑู‘ูŽุญููŠู…ูŒ

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Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith and leave not in our hearts hatred for those who have believed, our Lord, indeed You are Kind and Merciful.

Rabbana-ghfir lana wa li-ikhwanina-lladhina sabaquna bil-imani wa la taj'al fi qulubina ghillan lil-ladhina amanu Rabbana innaka ra'ufun rahim

When to Read

Recite this dua when you feel hurt by someone, struggle with resentment, or wish to purify your heart from grudges. Itโ€™s particularly powerful after a conflict or when reflecting on past wrongs, asking Allah to grant you the ability to forgive and to fill your heart with His mercy.

How to Read

Recite this beautiful supplication with sincere intention and focus. Raise your hands if you are able, as this is a Sunnah in making dua. Reflect on the meaning of each word, acknowledging your own shortcomings while asking Allah to cleanse your heart and the hearts of your brothers and sisters in faith from any ill-will. Make it a habit, especially during the blessed times for dua, such as the last third of the night or between the Adhan and Iqamah.

Virtues & Benefits

This verse from Surah Al-Hashr is a direct plea to Allah for forgiveness for ourselves and for those who came before us in faith. Crucially, it asks Allah not to place any hatred or resentment in our hearts towards fellow believers. By reciting this, we are actively seeking divine assistance in developing a forgiving nature, which is a cornerstone of Islamic brotherhood and a path to inner peace and purification.

Source & Authentication

QuranAl-Hashr 59:10
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