اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي خَطِيئَتِي وَجَهْلِي، وَإِسْرَافِي فِي أَمْرِي، وَمَا أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِهِ مِنِّي، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي هَزْلِي وَجِدِّي، وَخَطَئِي وَعَمْدِي، وَعِنْدِي وَذَلِكَ كُلُّهُ عِنْدِي، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ، وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ، وَمَا أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِهِ مِنِّي، أَنْتَ الْمُقَدِّمُ وَأَنْتَ الْمُؤَخِّرُ، وَأَنْتَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ.
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 jesting and my seriousness, and my errors and my deliberate acts, and all that is with me. O Allah, forgive me what I have sent forth and what I have postponed, and what I have concealed and what I have done openly, and what You know better than I. You are the One Who sends forth and You are the One Who delays, and You have power over all things.
Allahumma-ghfir li khaṭī'atī wa jahlī, wa-isrāfī fī amrī, wa mā anta a'lamu bihi minnī. Allahumma-ghfir lī hazlī wa jiddī, wa khaṭa'ī wa 'amdī, wa 'indī wa dhālika kulluhu 'indī. Allahumma-ghfir lī mā qaddamtu wa mā akhkhartu, wa mā asrartu wa mā a'lantu, wa mā anta a'lamu bihi minnī. Antal-muqaddimu wa antal-mu'akhkhiru, wa anta 'alā kulli shay'in qadīr.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is particularly poignant for an elder reflecting on their life. It's a prayer that can be recited daily, especially in the morning and evening, or at any time one feels the need to seek Allah's forgiveness and acknowledge His absolute knowledge and power. For those in their later years, it’s a powerful reminder of our constant need for Allah's mercy and a way to seek purification as life draws to a close, hoping for a good end and a legacy of repentance.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and deep reflection on your life. Understand that Allah knows everything, seen and unseen. The act of acknowledging His knowledge and seeking forgiveness is an act of humility. Make this dua a regular habit, seeking Allah's forgiveness for all aspects of your past actions, known and unknown. It's about seeking complete cleansing and acknowledging Allah's ultimate control over all matters.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking complete forgiveness from Allah for all sins, whether committed intentionally or unintentionally, openly or secretly. For an elder, it's a profound way to seek Allah's mercy and attain purity before meeting Him. It also reinforces the belief in Allah's absolute power and His role as the Ultimate Controller of all affairs, which can bring immense peace and reliance on Him. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say this dua frequently, showing its immense importance for all believers throughout their lives.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah (bin Mas'ud) said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ, would recite: 'Allahumma-ghfir li khaṭī'atī wa jahlī, wa-isrāfī fī amrī, wa mā anta a'lamu bihi minnī. Allahumma-ghfir lī hazlī wa jiddī, wa khaṭa'ī wa 'amdī, wa 'indī wa dhālika kulluhū 'indī. Allahumma-ghfir lī mā qaddamtu wa mā akhkhartu, wa mā asrartu wa mā a'lantu, wa mā anta a'lamu bihi minnī. Antal-muqaddimu wa antal-mu'akhkhiru, wa anta 'alā kulli shay'in qadīr.' (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 jesting and my seriousness, and my errors and my deliberate acts, and all that is with me. O Allah, forgive me what I have sent forth and what I have postponed, and what I have concealed and what I have done openly, and what You know better than I. You are the One Who sends forth and You are the One Who delays, and You have power over all things.)