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 open and the secret.
Allahummaghfir li dhambi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu
When to Read
This powerful dua is for moments when you realize you've stumbled, whether by actively participating in wrongdoing or simply witnessing it and not intervening. It's a sincere plea for forgiveness after a sin, big or small. Recite it after a prayer, before sleeping, or anytime you feel the weight of a mistake upon your heart.
How to Read
Utter this dua with a sincere heart, acknowledging your shortcomings before Allah. Raise your hands in supplication as you do, reflecting the humility of seeking refuge and forgiveness. It is essential to accompany this dua with a firm intention to not repeat the sin and to actively strive to do better.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the essence of Tawbah (repentance). By seeking forgiveness for 'all' sins, we acknowledge Allah's boundless mercy and our own need for it. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this comprehensive supplication, showing that even seemingly minor sins should be brought to Allah. The very act of acknowledging sin and seeking Allah’s pardon purifies the heart and strengthens our connection with our Creator. Allah says, 'And whoever does evil or wrongs himself with evil, but then seeks Allah’s forgiveness, he will find Allah Forgiving and Merciful' (An-Nisa 4:110).
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say: 'By Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him in repentance more than seventy times a day.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306) And in another narration: 'O people, turn to Allah and repent to Him, for I turn to Allah in repentance a hundred times a day.' (Sahih Muslim 154) The dua itself comes from a narration where the Prophet ﷺ was teaching supplications to his companions. When asked about a comprehensive dua for repentance, this was taught, emphasizing the need to seek forgiveness for all aspects of one's transgressions. A similar sentiment is found in Sahih Muslim 771 when the Prophet ﷺ supplicated: 'O Allah, forgive me my sin, all of it, the small and the great, the first and the last, the open and the secret.'