اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي خَطِيئَتِي، وَجَهْلِي، وَإِسْرَافِي فِي أَمْرِي، وَمَا أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِهِ مِنِّي، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي هَزْلِي وَجِدِّي، وَخَطَئِي وَعَمْدِي، وَعَزْمِي وَهَزْلِي، كُلُّ ذَلِكَ عِنْدِي، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ، وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ، وَمَا أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِهِ مِنِّي، أَنْتَ الْمُقَدِّمُ وَأَنْتَ الْمُؤَخِّرُ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ
O Allah, forgive me my mistakes, my ignorance, my extravagance in my affairs, and whatever You know better about me. O Allah, forgive me my jesting and my seriousness, my unintentional and intentional sins, and my deliberate and my jesting. All of that is with me. O Allah, forgive me what I have put forth and what I have delayed, what I have concealed and what I have proclaimed, and whatever You know better about me. You are the One Who brings forth and You are the One Who delays; there is no god but You.
Allahumma-ghfir li khata'ati, wa jahli, wa israafi fi amri, wa ma anta a'lamu bihi minni. Allahumma-ghfir li hazli wa jiddi, wa khata'i wa 'amdi, wa 'azmi wa hazli, kullu dhalika 'indi. Allahumma-ghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu, wa ma anta a'lamu bihi minni. Antal muqaddimu wa antal mu'akhkhiru, la ilaha illa anta.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication that can be recited at any time, particularly after prayers, during the night, or when seeking Allah's forgiveness for all aspects of one's shortcomings. It's a powerful dua to make when reflecting on one's life and seeking purification.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, humility, and a sincere intention to seek Allah's forgiveness. Remember that the Prophet ﷺ taught this dua, so reciting it carries immense weight. It is best to raise your hands in supplication as was his practice, though it's not a strict condition for this specific dua. The key is the heartfelt plea to the Most Merciful.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a vast range of sins and shortcomings, both intentional and unintentional. By asking forgiveness for 'mistakes, ignorance, extravagance, jesting, seriousness, unintentional and intentional sins, what has been done and what is delayed, what is concealed and what is proclaimed,' we are essentially seeking Allah's pardon for every possible transgression. The Prophet's ﷺ teaching of this comprehensive dua highlights the importance of continuous repentance and seeking forgiveness, acknowledging that we are prone to error. It also affirms Allah's attributes as Al-Muqaddim (The Bringer-Forth) and Al-Mu'akhkhir (The Delayer), reminding us that all matters are in His hands, and there is no deity worthy of worship except Him.
Source & Authentication
Al-Mugirah ibn Shu'bah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate after prayer saying: 'Allahumma-ghfir li khata'ati, wa jahli, wa israafi fi amri, wa ma anta a'lamu bihi minni. Allahumma-ghfir li hazli wa jiddi, wa khata'i wa 'amdi, wa 'azmi wa hazli, kullu dhalika 'indi. Allahumma-ghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu, wa ma anta a'lamu bihi minni. Antal muqaddimu wa antal mu'akhkhiru, la ilaha illa anta.' (O Allah, forgive me my mistakes, my ignorance, my extravagance in my affairs, and whatever You know better about me. O Allah, forgive me my jesting and my seriousness, my unintentional and intentional sins, and my deliberate and my jesting. All of that is with me. O Allah, forgive me what I have put forth and what I have delayed, what I have concealed and what I have proclaimed, and whatever You know better about me. You are the One Who brings forth and You are the One Who delays; there is no god but You.) — Sahih al-Bukhari 4018