ุฑูุจูู ุฅููููู ุธูููู ูุชู ููููุณูู ููุงุบูููุฑู ููู
My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, so forgive me.
*Rabbii innii dhalamtu nafsii faghfir lii*
When to Read
Recite this dua whenever you realize you've slipped, perhaps due to anger, fear, or overwhelming desire, and have committed a sin. It's a powerful way to immediately turn back to Allah after acknowledging your wrongdoing, even if the weakness was momentary.
How to Read
Recite with sincere intention and a heartfelt recognition of your own fallibility. Understand that this is a plea from a servant acknowledging his Lord's power and mercy. There's no specific number or time prescribed, but reciting it immediately after recognizing the sin is most effective for seeking Allah's forgiveness.
Virtues & Benefits
This is the very dua Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) made after he struck and killed a man unintentionally. Allah the Exalted responded by forgiving him (Quran 28:16). It teaches us that even after grave mistakes stemming from moments of weakness, sincere repentance with this plea can lead to Allah's immense forgiveness. It embodies humility and acknowledges our reliance on Allah's mercy, which is the essence of *tawbah* (repentance).