ุ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 profound dua is the very first supplication of mankind after their mistake in Paradise. We can recite it whenever we realize we have fallen short, made a mistake, or sinned. It's especially poignant during times of personal reflection, after committing an error, or when seeking sincere repentance. It reminds us of our inherent need for Allah's mercy.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, acknowledging your own shortcomings ('oppressed ourselves') and turning to Allah with humility. Understand the weight of the words, realizing that without Allah's forgiveness and mercy, we are truly at a loss. It's best recited when you are alone and reflecting, or in supplication after prayers, with the intention of seeking Allah's pardon.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught directly by Allah to Prophet Adam (peace be upon him), is the ultimate expression of sincere repentance. By reciting it, we are emulating the first man and prophet in seeking Allah's forgiveness. It embodies humility, recognition of one's faults, and a complete reliance on Allah's boundless mercy and forgiveness. It's a powerful tool for spiritual cleansing and reaffirming our commitment to Him.