ุงููููููู ูู ุงุบูููุฑู ููู ุฐูููุจูู ูููููููุ ุฏูููููู ููุฌููููููุ ุฃูููููููู ููุขุฎูุฑูููุ ุนูููุงููููุชููู ููุณูุฑููููุ ุซูู ูู ุงุฌูุนููู ููู ุฑูุบูุจูุฉู ููู ุงููุฃูู ููู ู ููู ุจูุนูุฏู ุงููุฃูุฌููู.
O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden. Then, make me desirous of hope after death.
Allahumma-ghfirli dhanbi kullah, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatihi wa sirrahu, thumma-j'al li raghbatan fil-amali min ba'dil-ajal.
When to Read
This dua is profound for anyone, but especially for the elderly. It's a supplication to seek Allah's forgiveness for past shortcomings and, crucially, to ask that our desire for good deeds (hope in Allah's mercy and the afterlife) remains strong even as we approach our appointed time (death). It's suitable for recitation at any time, particularly when reflecting on one's life and seeking continued spiritual momentum.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and humility. It's best to offer it after your obligatory prayers or during times of personal supplication (du'a). Reflect on each phrase: acknowledging all sins, then focusing on the plea for continued good intention and hope, a vital state for the elderly who may feel their time for action is limited.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ to Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), encompasses seeking comprehensive forgiveness. The latter part, 'make me desirous of hope after death,' is particularly poignant for the elderly. It's a plea to maintain a vibrant connection with Allah and a yearning for His reward, even as physical capabilities might wane. This focus on 'hope after death' (rลซแธฅ al-amali) implies a desire to continue working for the Akhirah (Hereafter) through remembrance, seeking forgiveness, and good intentions, which are always beneficial deeds.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Bakr As-Siddiq that he said to the Messenger of Allah (๏ทบ): 'Teach me something to say in my supplication.' He said: 'Say: O Allah, I have wronged myself greatly, and none can forgive sins except You. So forgive me with Your forgiveness and have mercy upon me. Verily, You are the Oft-Forgiving, the Most Merciful.' (Sahih Muslim 700). Another narration has: 'Allahumma-ghfirli dhanbi kullah, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatihi wa sirrahu, thumma-j'al li raghbatan fil-amali min ba'dil-ajal.' (O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden. Then, make me desirous of hope after death.)