ุฑูุจููููุง ุธูููู ูููุง ุฃูููููุณูููุง ููุฅููู ููู ู ุชูุบูููุฑู ููููุง ููุชูุฑูุญูู ูููุง ูููููููููููู ู ููู ุงููุฎูุงุณูุฑูููู
Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.
Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa in lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakoonanna minal-khasireen
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when we realize we've been stubborn or dismissive of the advice given by our elders โ parents, grandparents, or respected seniors in our community. It's a moment to pause, reflect on our behavior, and sincerely turn back to Allah. Recite it at any time, especially after an instance where you ignored good counsel and later regretted it.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, acknowledging your wrongdoing. Focus on the meaning: recognizing that by disobeying or disregarding those who likely have more experience and good intentions, you have indeed harmed yourself. Raise your hands in supplication if possible, and feel the weight of your actions while seeking Allah's infinite mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by Allah Himself to our father Adam (peace be upon him) and his wife Hawa (peace be upon her) after their mistake, embodies the essence of repentance. It acknowledges our human fallibility and our complete dependence on Allah's forgiveness and mercy. By uttering these words, we are actively seeking Allah's pardon, turning away from our misguidance, and aiming to return to the path of righteousness, thus avoiding loss in this life and the Hereafter. It fosters humility and gratitude for the guidance that we may receive from others.