رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ ۖ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا ۚ أَنتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not on us a burden great as that which You laid on those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no strength to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us, and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people.
Rabbana la tu'akhidhna in naseena aw akhta'na. Rabbana wa la tahmil 'alayna isran kama hamaltahu 'alal-ladheena min qablina. Rabbana wa la tuhammilna ma la taqata lana bih. Wa'fu 'anna waghfir lana warhamna. Anta mawlana fansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafirin.
When to Read
This profound supplication, revealed in the Holy Quran, is ideal to recite whenever you feel you've committed an error or sin due to forgetfulness, negligence, or oversight. It's a comprehensive plea for Allah's mercy and understanding, acknowledging our human fallibility. Recite it during your daily prayers, after your obligatory prayers, or at any time you are seeking Allah's forgiveness.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Understand the meaning of each phrase: acknowledging your mistakes, seeking Allah's grace not to be held accountable for forgetfulness or errors, pleading for relief from overwhelming burdens, and ultimately asking for pardon, forgiveness, and mercy. Visualize Allah's infinite compassion as you make this supplication. It is best recited with focus and contemplation, perhaps after completing a prayer or during moments of quiet reflection.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse, revealed to the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a testament to Allah's immense mercy. It assures us that He does not hold us accountable for sins committed due to forgetfulness or mistakes. It's a powerful tool for seeking pardon, lifting burdens, and gaining victory over our lower selves and external challenges. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned that Allah said, 'I have done so.' referring to His acceptance of this dua from this Ummah, indicating its immense weight and acceptance.