ุ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 the very first dua ever uttered by mankind after their mistake in Paradise. We can recite it anytime we feel we have stumbled, made a mistake, or committed a sin, big or small. It's a powerful reminder of our reliance on Allah's mercy, especially during times of reflection, after a specific transgression, or when seeking sincere repentance.
How to Read
This dua should be recited with a sincere heart, acknowledging our wrongdoings. It's about recognizing our own limitations and the immense power and mercy of Allah. Say it with humility and a genuine desire for Allah's forgiveness and guidance, understanding the weight of the words spoken by our father, Adam (peace be upon him).
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is the foundation of repentance. It teaches us to take responsibility for our actions ('we have wronged ourselves') and to directly turn to Allah for His ultimate forgiveness and mercy. By admitting our faults and acknowledging that only Allah can save us from loss, we open the door to His boundless compassion. It's a clear demonstration of turning to Allah immediately upon realizing a mistake, a practice that saves us from prolonged despair and leads us towards His pleasure.