ุ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 illam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakoonanna minal-khasireen
When to Read
This dua is profoundly beautiful for moments of self-reflection and when we feel the weight of our shortcomings. It's perfect after committing a sin, big or small, or simply when we realize we haven't been the best version of ourselves. Recite it in the quiet of the night, during the blessed hours of the day, or whenever your heart feels a sincere pang of regret. It's a direct plea to Allah for forgiveness and mercy, a cornerstone of our relationship with Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a genuine sense of humility. Understand the meaning of 'we have wronged ourselves' โ acknowledging our own role in falling short. Raise your hands in supplication as you make this dua, especially during times when duas are more likely to be answered, like the last third of the night or between the Dhuhr and Asr prayers. Believe in Allah's capacity to forgive and be merciful, and resolve in your heart to strive harder to avoid repeating the transgression.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct supplication from the Quran, taught to us by Allah Himself through the story of Adam and Hawwa (peace be upon them). Its primary benefit is seeking Allah's forgiveness ('ghufran') and mercy ('rahmah'). By acknowledging our wrongdoing and potential loss ('khasireen'), we open the door for Allah's immense grace. It instills a crucial sense of accountability while simultaneously fostering hope in Allah's boundless mercy. It reminds us that even after mistakes, sincere repentance can lead us back to Allah, turning potential loss into ultimate gain.