اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ
O Allah, forgive me all of my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden.
Allahumma-ghfirli dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatihi wa sirrahu
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for the moments when you feel the weight of your sins, both those you openly committed and those that remain hidden in your heart. It's particularly fitting during the night, after prayers, or in the privacy of your own space where you can connect with Allah without distraction. Anytime you seek sincere repentance and purification, this supplication is a profound choice.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a contrite heart. Imagine yourself standing before Allah, acknowledging all your shortcomings. Raise your hands in supplication as you do. Make a firm intention to turn away from sin and to strive to do better. It's best recited after completing your obligatory prayers, or during times of personal reflection.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a comprehensive plea for forgiveness, addressing all types and stages of sin. By asking for forgiveness for both the obvious and hidden sins, we are seeking a complete cleansing of the soul. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this comprehensive form of seeking forgiveness, indicating its immense value in purifying ourselves in the sight of Allah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: Abu Bakr asked the Prophet ﷺ: 'O Messenger of Allah! Teach me a comprehensive supplication which I can recite in my prayer.' The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Recite: O Allah, I have wronged myself greatly, and none forgives sins except You. So, grant me forgiveness from You and have mercy upon me. Verily, You are the Oft-Forgiving, the Most Merciful.' (Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi zulman kathiran, wa la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa ant, faghfirli maghfiratan min 'indika wa-rhamni innaka antal Ghafurur Rahim). Abu Bakr then said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Teach me a comprehensive supplication which I can recite in my prayer.' He said: 'Recite: O Allah, forgive me all of my sins, the minor and the major, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden.' (Allahumma-ghfirli dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatihi wa sirrahu).