ุ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 taught by Allah to His creation after Adam (peace be upon him) and Hawa (Eve) committed their mistake. Recite it when you realize you have wronged yourself through sin, negligence, or falling short in your duties to Allah. It's the cornerstone of sincere repentance, reminding us that acknowledging our fault is the first step towards seeking Allah's forgiveness and mercy.
How to Read
Recite with a sincere heart, recognizing your own shortcomings before Allah. Utter it with humility and a genuine desire for Allah's pardon. It's not just about the words, but the inner state of contrition and reliance on Allah's boundless mercy. The acknowledgment of wrongdoing ('zalamna anfusana') is crucial, followed by the plea for forgiveness and mercy, understanding that without them, we face loss.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is the foundation of repentance (tawbah). It signifies the first instance of divine guidance for seeking forgiveness after a mistake. By acknowledging our faults and turning to Allah, we open the door to His immense mercy and forgiveness. Allah the Almighty describes it as a means by which Adam was guided, and it is a powerful reminder that turning back to Him is always met with His grace. It fosters humility and dependence on the Creator, which are essential for spiritual growth.