اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ تَوْبَةً نَصُوحًا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عُقُوقِ الوَالِدَيْنِ، وَمِنْ قَطِيعَةِ الرَّحِمِ، وَمِنْ سُوءِ الخُلُقِ، وَمِنْ دُنْيَا تَفْصِلُنِي عَنْ أُخْرَايَ، وَمِنْ طَمَعٍ يُذِلُّنِي.
O Allah, I ask You for sincere repentance, and I seek refuge in You from disobedience to parents, from severing ties of kinship, from bad character, from a worldly life that separates me from my Hereafter, and from greed that humiliates me.
Allahumma inni as'aluka tawbah nasuhan, wa a'udhu bika min 'uquqil walidayn, wa min qati'atir rahimi, wa min su'il khuluqi, wa min dunya tafsiluni 'an ukhraya, wa min tama'in yudhilluni.
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent when one realizes they have wronged another person. It should be recited sincerely after committing an offense, seeking Allah's forgiveness and the strength to rectify the wrong done to creation, which in turn is a form of repenting to Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Begin by acknowledging your mistake and your regret. If possible, accompany this dua with an attempt to make amends with the person you have wronged, seeking their forgiveness as well. This demonstrates your commitment to seeking Allah's pleasure.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking sincere repentance (tawbah nasuhah) is a pathway to Allah's mercy and forgiveness. This specific dua addresses key areas of potential transgression: disrespect to parents, breaking family ties, poor character, an over-focus on dunya, and debilitating greed. By seeking refuge from these, we strive for a balanced life and true submission to Allah.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: 'We used to count for the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) in a gathering one hundred times: Rabbi-ghfir li wa tub 'alayya, innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Rahim (My Lord, forgive me and accept my repentance, indeed You are the Acceptor of Repentance, the Merciful).' Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book 10: The Book on Supplication (Hadeeth 1993)