ุ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 powerful dua is for any time you reflect on your shortcomings and realize you've failed to do good deeds, fulfill obligations, or act as you should have. It's particularly poignant during moments of introspection, after neglecting a recommended act, or when realizing a missed opportunity to please Allah. Say it after prayers, during the night, or whenever you feel the sting of regret for past omissions.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincerity and deep reflection. Acknowledge your own shortcomings before Allah, recognizing that true loss lies in His displeasure. Raise your hands if possible, as this is a posture of supplication. Understand that 'wronging ourselves' in this context includes failing to do what we were commanded or refraining from what we were prohibited from, as well as failing to do the good deeds we could have done. It's about admitting vulnerability and dependence on Allah's mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah, revealed in the context of Adam and Eve (may Allah be pleased with them) after their mistake, encapsulates the essence of repentance. It teaches us humility and the recognition that our success and salvation are entirely from Allah. By acknowledging our 'wronging' of ourselves through omissions, we open the door to Allah's boundless forgiveness and mercy. It fosters a profound sense of reliance on Him, reminding us that without His grace, we are indeed among the 'losers' โ those who miss out on His pleasure and eternal reward.