اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ، وَتُبْ عَلَيَّ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the open and the secret. And turn to me in repentance, indeed You are the Accepter of Repentance, the Merciful.
Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu, wa tub 'alayya innaka anta at-Tawwab ur-Rahim.
When to Read
This profound supplication is ideal to recite during the times when sincere repentance is sought, such as after performing obligatory prayers, during the latter part of the night, or at any moment one feels the weight of their sins. It’s particularly relevant when reflecting on past transgressions and seeking to purify one's record.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, acknowledging your shortcomings and seeking Allah's forgiveness. It is recommended to raise your hands as you supplicate. Ensure you pronounce the Arabic words correctly, or focus on understanding the meaning if recitation is challenging. The essence is the genuine plea to Allah for His mercy and acceptance of your repentance.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a comprehensive request for forgiveness, covering all types and aspects of sins. By asking Allah to forgive the 'minor and major,' 'first and last,' and 'open and secret' sins, the believer seeks a complete cleansing. Furthermore, the request 'wa tub 'alayya' (and turn to me in repentance) signifies a desire not just for forgiveness but for Allah's acceptance of the repentance and His pleasure. The concluding attribute, 'innaka anta at-Tawwab ur-Rahim' (indeed You are the Accepter of Repentance, the Merciful), reinforces the hope in Allah's boundless mercy and His willingness to forgive those who turn to Him.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'By Allah! I seek for Allah's forgiveness and turn to Him in repentance more than seventy times a day.' He also narrated: 'Abu Hurairah said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: 'By Allah! I seek for Allah's forgiveness and turn to Him in repentance more than seventy times a day.' Then he recited: 'Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu, wa tub 'alayya innaka anta at-Tawwab ur-Rahim.' (O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the open and the secret. And turn to me in repentance, indeed You are the Accepter of Repentance, the Merciful.)