اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لاَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ
O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I am upon Your covenant and Your promise as much as I am able. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favor upon me, and I acknowledge my sin. So forgive me, for indeed, no one forgives sins except You.
Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana 'abduk, wa ana 'ala 'ahdika wa wa'dika mastata'tu. A'udhu bika min sharri ma sana'tu, abuu laka bi ni'matika 'alayya, wa abuu bidhanbi faghfir li, fa innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa anta.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited in the morning. It serves as a profound reminder of our accountability to Allah, particularly the coming Day of Judgment. Making it a part of your morning routine can help set a contemplative and conscious tone for the entire day, guiding your actions and thoughts towards pleasing our Creator.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely in the morning after Fajr prayer, or at any point as you begin your day. It is meant to be recited with full awareness of its meaning, reflecting on your dependence on Allah, your commitment to Him, and your need for His forgiveness. It's a personal conversation with your Lord.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is known as the 'Sayyid al-Istighfar' (Master of Seeking Forgiveness). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'He who says it during the day, and dies that day before evening comes, he will be among the people of Paradise. And he who says it at night, and dies that night before morning comes, he will be among the people of Paradise.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306). Reciting it daily helps cultivate humility, reliance on Allah, and a constant awareness of the Hereafter, strengthening our resolve to live a life pleasing to Him.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever says: (Allahumma anta Rabbi, la ilaha illa anta, 'Allamul ghubi, khalaqtani wa ana 'abduk, wa ana 'ala 'ahdika wa wa'dika mastata'tu. A'udhu bika min sharri ma sana'tu, abuu laka bi ni'matika 'alayya, wa abuu bidhanbi faghfir li, fa innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa anta.) O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You have created me and I am Your servant and I am returning to your covenant and to what I have promised to You, as much as I am able. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favour on me and I admit my sin, so forgive me. Verily, no one can forgive sins except You. ' If he dies during that day, he will enter Paradise. And if he dies during the night, he will enter Paradise.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306)