اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ.
O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the open and the secret. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief. I seek refuge in You from helplessness and laziness. I seek refuge in You from cowardice and miserliness. And I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the oppression of men.
Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alanitahu wa sirrahu. Allahumma a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wa a'udhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wa a'udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhli, wa a'udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijali.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is particularly beneficial when reflecting on the changes that come with aging. Recite it during times of quiet contemplation, after salah, or whenever you feel a need to seek solace and acceptance. It's a powerful supplication for spiritual renewal as the physical body ages.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. It's recommended to raise your hands as you make this supplication, as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, internalizing the plea for forgiveness and refuge from difficulties. Understanding that aging is a natural part of life, this dua helps us to seek Allah's protection and acceptance through every stage.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound request for comprehensive forgiveness and protection from various afflictions that can weigh heavily on a person, especially as they age. Seeking refuge from 'helplessness and laziness' directly addresses the physical and mental challenges that may arise, while protection from 'cowardice and miserliness' pertains to character. The plea against 'burden of debt and oppression of men' seeks peace from societal and financial pressures. By reciting this, one seeks Allah's contentment and acceptance of the life He has granted, including the natural aging process, viewing it as a journey of spiritual growth and purification.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: "O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the open and the secret. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief. I seek refuge in You from helplessness and laziness. I seek refuge in You from cowardice and miserliness. And I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the oppression of men."