رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ ۖ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا ۚ أَنتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and do not place upon us a burden great as You placed upon those before us. Our Lord, and relieve us not of responsibility for what is beyond our capacity. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people.
Rabbana wala tuhammil 'alayna isran kama hamaltahu 'alladheena min qablina. Rabbana wala tuhammilna ma la taqata lana bih. Wa'fu 'anna waghfir lana warhamna. Anta mawlana fansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafirin.
When to Read
This profound dua is recited by the believers, as mentioned in the Quran, following the verses that establish the immense mercy and forgiveness of Allah. It's particularly relevant when seeking sincere repentance, acknowledging our weaknesses and limitations, and asking for Allah's help in overcoming burdens and sins. Recite it after acknowledging your mistakes and feeling remorse, as part of your daily supplications or whenever you feel the need for purification and divine support.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and deep reflection, understanding the weight of each word. Raise your hands in supplication as taught by the Sunnah when making dua. Begin with sincere repentance (tawbah) for any sins committed, acknowledging your shortcomings before Allah. Utter this verse with humility, recognizing that you are asking the Creator of all things for His pardon, mercy, and protection. Remember that Allah loves those who turn back to Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This Quranic verse encapsulates a comprehensive plea for divine assistance. It directly asks Allah not to hold us accountable for forgetfulness or mistakes, a sign of His immense compassion. It also seeks relief from burdens that are beyond our strength, recognizing our human frailty. Most importantly, it is a powerful request for forgiveness ('afw) and pardon (ghufran), coupled with a plea for mercy (rahmah). By acknowledging Allah as our Mawla (protector, guardian, master), we affirm our reliance on Him and ask for victory against the forces that oppose truth.