ุฑูุจููููุง ุธูููู ูููุง ุฃููููุณูููุง ููุฅูู ูููู ู ุชูุบูููุฑู ููููุง ููุชูุฑูุญูู ูููุง ูููููููููููู ู ููู ุงููุฎูุงุณูุฑูููู
Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.
Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa il-lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakoonanna minal-khasireen
When to Read
This powerful plea can be recited at any time, especially when reflecting on our shortcomings, after committing a sin, or during moments of sincere supplication. It's particularly poignant during the late hours of the night when one is seeking closeness with Allah, or after completing acts of worship like prayer, as we seek acceptance and further guidance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, acknowledging your own faults and recognizing your absolute need for Allah's forgiveness and mercy. Feel the weight of your actions and the profound hope in Allah's boundless grace. Understand that this isn't just a set of words, but a heartfelt submission to our Creator. Imagine yourself standing before Him, admitting your mistakes with humility and earnestly seeking His divine intervention. This level of sincerity transforms the recitation from a ritual into a genuine conversation with Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse encapsulates a comprehensive dua for forgiveness and mercy, directly taught by Allah in the Quran. It teaches us the proper etiquette of seeking forgiveness by first acknowledging our wrongdoing ('we have wronged ourselves'). This admission is crucial; it shows self-awareness and humility before the Almighty. The second part, 'and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers,' highlights our utter dependence on Allah. It emphasizes that without His mercy, all our efforts are in vain, and we face ultimate loss. Reciting this reminds us that true success lies in attaining Allah's pleasure and forgiveness, not in worldly gains.