اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دَقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ
O Allah, forgive me my sin, all of it, the small and the great, the first and the last, the apparent and the secret.
Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbi kullah, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited in the morning, after waking up. It’s a perfect addition to your daily morning routine, setting a tone of seeking forgiveness and starting the day with a clean slate. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often recite a variety of duas upon waking, and this one encapsulates a comprehensive plea for pardon.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with full conviction, acknowledging your reliance on Allah for forgiveness. Raise your hands slightly if you feel moved to do so, as this is a posture of supplication. It's best recited when you are fully awake and mindful of its meaning.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers a comprehensive request for forgiveness, encompassing all types of sins – those that are minor and those that are major, those committed at the beginning of one's life and those at the end, and those done openly versus those done in private. It reflects the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ own practice of seeking broad absolution from Allah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: 'O Allah, forgive me my sin, all of it, the small and the great, the first and the last, the apparent and the secret.' Sahih Muslim 771.