ุ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 in lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakoonanna minal-khasireen
When to Read
This is a foundational dua for acknowledging our mistakes and seeking Allah's forgiveness. It's perfect for moments when you realize you've fallen short, whether in small daily actions or significant missteps. Recite it anytime you feel regret, need to repent, or simply wish to reconnect with Allah by admitting your human frailty and dependence on His mercy.
How to Read
The essence of this dua lies in its sincere admission of wrongdoing and heartfelt plea for divine forgiveness and mercy. When reciting, imagine yourself in the place of Prophet Adam (peace be upon him), feeling the weight of his error and the immense relief of Allah's acceptance. Approach Allah with humility, acknowledging your sins without despair, and firmly believing in His boundless capacity to forgive and shower mercy. It's a beautiful reminder that even our first prophet needed to turn to Allah in repentance.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is the very first instance of repentance and seeking forgiveness in the Quran, taught by Allah Himself to Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) and Hawa (may Allah be pleased with them) after their slip. Its recitation embodies the core principles of Tawbah (repentance). By acknowledging our own wrongdoing ('zalamna anfusana') and explicitly asking for Allah's forgiveness ('taghfir lana') and mercy ('tarhamna'), we align ourselves with the path of those who seek Allah's pleasure. It teaches us that acknowledging sin is the first step towards cleansing and that ultimate success ('lanakoonanna minal-khasireen' - lest we be among the losers) is only achieved through Allah's grace and forgiveness.