Dua & Sunnah

Rabbana Ighfir Lana Dhunubana: A Plea for Forgiveness

Quranic Duas
QuranQuran 3:147

ุฑูŽุจู‘ูŽู†ูŽุง ุงุบู’ููุฑู’ ู„ูŽู†ูŽุง ุฐูู†ููˆุจูŽู†ูŽุง ูˆูŽุฅูุณู’ุฑูŽุงููŽู†ูŽุง ูููŠ ุฃูŽู…ู’ุฑูู†ูŽุง ูˆูŽุซูŽุจู‘ูุชู’ ุฃูŽู‚ู’ุฏูŽุงู…ูŽู†ูŽุง ูˆูŽุงู†ุตูุฑู’ู†ูŽุง ุนูŽู„ูŽู‰ ุงู„ู’ู‚ูŽูˆู’ู…ู ุงู„ู’ูƒูŽุงููุฑููŠู†ูŽ

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Our Lord, forgive us our sins and our excess in our affair and make firm our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people.

Rabbana ighfir lana dhunubana wa israafana fee amrinaa wa thabbit aqdaamanaa wansurnaa 'alal qawmil kaafireen

When to Read

This powerful supplication is found within the Quran, revealed in the context of facing challenges and seeking divine assistance. It's particularly poignant to recite when reflecting on our shortcomings, seeking strength in times of trial, or whenever we feel the weight of our mistakes and need Allah's mercy and support to stand firm against difficulties and adversaries.

How to Read

Recite this ayah with sincerity and a deep sense of humility. Understand the meaning behind each word: acknowledging our sins, confessing our transgressions (israf - excess), asking for steadfastness, and seeking victory against disbelief. Raise your hands if possible, as is customary during dua, and pour your heart out to Allah.

Virtues & Benefits

This verse encapsulates a comprehensive plea for spiritual and practical help. It acknowledges our human frailty ('our sins,' 'our excess') while seeking divine grace for forgiveness and stability ('forgive us,' 'make firm our feet'). It also demonstrates reliance on Allah for victory in the face of opposition, highlighting that true strength comes from Him. Reciting it encourages self-reflection and strengthens our connection with Allah as our ultimate source of support.

Source & Authentication

QuranQuran 3:147
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