اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ
O Allah, forgive me my sin, all of it, the small and the great, 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 comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting during the stillness of the night, in the blessed times like the last third of the night, after prayers, or any moment you feel a sincere yearning for Allah's forgiveness. It's a powerful supplication to make when reflecting on your day or your life, acknowledging the breadth of your potential shortcomings.
How to Read
Recite this with sincerity and a heartfelt recognition of your need for Allah's mercy. Raise your hands, as is customary during supplication, and turn your heart fully towards your Creator. Believe that Allah is Ar-Rahman (The Most Compassionate) and Al-Ghafur (The Most Forgiving) and that He loves to forgive those who turn to Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking forgiveness for *all* sins – the minor (diqquhu) and the major (jilluhu), the early ones (awwalahu) and the later ones (akhirahu), the public ones (alaniyatihi) and the secret ones (sirrahu). It reflects a profound understanding of our human weakness and the vastness of Allah's forgiveness. By reciting this, we actively seek to cleanse ourselves from all potential transgressions, both those we are aware of and those we might have forgotten or overlooked. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself taught us this comprehensive plea, demonstrating its importance in our journey of repentance (tawbah).
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to say: 'Allahumma-ghfirli dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatihi wa sirrahu' (O Allah, forgive me my sin, all of it, the small and the great, the first and the last, the apparent and the hidden).