اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ، وَأَجْبُرْ لِي بِهِ نَقْصِي، وَاقْضِ عَنِّي دَيْنِي، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى.
O Allah, forgive me for all my sins, the small and the great, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden. And repair my shortcomings with it, and pay off my debts for me. O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness.
Allahumma-ghfirli dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alanitahu wa sirrahu, wa-jbur li bihi naqsi, wa-qdi 'anni dainii. Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting any time you feel the weight of your sins, experience guilt, or simply wish to renew your commitment to Allah. It's particularly poignant during the night, before sleep, or after obligatory prayers when supplication is highly encouraged.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a genuine desire for Allah's forgiveness. Focus on the meaning of each word, understanding that you are confessing your shortcomings to the One who knows them best. Raise your hands in supplication if possible, as this is a sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ when making dua. Feel the hope that Allah is Al-Ghafoor (The All-Forgiving) and Ar-Raheem (The Most Merciful).
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encapsulates a holistic request for spiritual and material well-being. It acknowledges the entirety of one's sins, seeking comprehensive forgiveness. The request for guidance (huda), piety (tuqa), chastity ('afaf), and richness (ghina) covers essential aspects of a balanced and righteous life, seeking protection from misguidance, sin, neediness, and hardship. It directly addresses the removal of guilt by seeking Allah's mercy and covering of faults.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to say: 'O Allah, forgive me for all my sins, the small and the great, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden. And repair my shortcomings with it, and pay off my debts for me. O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness.'