رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ ۖ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا ۚ أَنتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our Protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people.
Rabbana la tu'akhidhna in nasina aw akhta'na. Rabbana wa la tahmil 'alaina isran kama hamaltahu 'alal-ladhina min qablina. Rabbana wa la tuhammilna ma la taqata lana bih. Wa'fu 'anna, waghfir lana, warhamna. Anta Mawlana fansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafirin.
When to Read
This profound supplication, which is the concluding verse of Surah Al-Baqarah, is highly recommended to be recited regularly, especially **before sleeping at night**. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned that whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, "they will suffice him" (Sahih al-Bukhari 5009, Sahih Muslim 807). This means they will protect him from evil, suffice him for night prayer, or be enough reward for the night. You can also recite this dua anytime you feel you might have committed a sin due to forgetfulness, error, or simply to seek Allah's vast mercy and forgiveness, acknowledging His promise.
How to Read
Approach this dua with a heart full of **humility and conviction** in Allah's boundless mercy. As you recite each phrase, reflect on its profound meaning: acknowledging human fallibility, seeking relief from burdens, and ultimately pleading for pardon, forgiveness, and mercy from your Protector. Reciting it with understanding and presence of mind enhances its impact, allowing you to truly internalize the plea for divine grace and Allah's affirmative response to it.
Virtues & Benefits
The immense benefit of this dua lies in Allah's direct response to it. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ related that when this verse was revealed, Allah responded to each part of the supplication by saying, **"Yes, I have done so."** (Sahih Muslim 126). This means Allah has already promised not to hold us accountable for sins committed out of forgetfulness or error, has lightened the burdens for this Ummah compared to previous nations, and will not burden us beyond our capacity. By reciting this, you are affirming and claiming this divine promise of forgiveness, mercy, and protection. It is a source of immense **comfort and reassurance** for the believer, knowing that Allah, our Lord, has already accepted these pleas.
Source & Authentication
While this is a Quranic verse, its virtues are highlighted in several Sahih Hadith. One such Hadith from Sahih Muslim (126) recounts Allah's direct response to this dua: "When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited the end of Surah Al-Baqarah, and came to the words, 'Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred,' Allah said: **'Yes, I have done so.'** When he came to the words, 'Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us,' Allah said: **'Yes, I have done so.'** When he came to the words, 'Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear,' Allah said: **'Yes, I have done so.'** When he came to the words, 'And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our Protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people,' Allah said: **'Yes, I have done so.'**" Additionally, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "Whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, they will suffice him." (Sahih al-Bukhari 5009, Sahih Muslim 807).