اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ تَوْبَةً نَصُوحًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ عَنْهَا الْعَزْمَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ أَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دَقِيقَهُ وَجَلِيلَهُ، أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، عَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ
O Allah, I ask You for sincere repentance, and I ask You for the resolve to uphold it. And I ask You to forgive me my entire sin, its minor and major, its first and last, its public and private.
Allahumma inni as'aluka tawbatan nasuha, wa as'aluka 'anha al-'azma, wa as'aluka an taghfira li dhanbi kullahu, daqiqahu wa jalilahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu
When to Read
This is a powerful dua to recite whenever you feel the weight of your sins or a desire to turn back to Allah (Tawbah). It's especially potent after committing a sin, during the night, after prayers, or at any time you seek sincere repentance and assurance against falling back into misguidance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention, humility, and a heartfelt yearning for Allah's forgiveness. Raise your hands as you would in supplication. Believe in Allah's mercy and His ability to accept your repentance and protect you. Understand the meaning of each phrase: 'sincere repentance' (tawbah nasuhah) means to repent with the resolve never to return to the sin, seeking Allah's forgiveness, and feeling remorse.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication embodies the essence of seeking true repentance. By asking for 'tawbah nasuhah' and the resolve to uphold it, we are not just asking for forgiveness but for the strength to change our ways. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to ask Allah to forgive all sins, whether apparent or hidden, small or large, acknowledging our complete reliance on Him for purification and protection from repeating mistakes. This comprehensive request covers all aspects of our wrongdoings, seeking a holistic cleansing and safeguarding of our actions.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Tawbah nasuhah (sincere repentance) is that you regret the sin, and resolve not to return to it, just as the suckling child does not return to the milk.' He then mentioned the verse: 'O you who have believed, repent to Allah with sincere repentance...' [Surah At-Tahrim 66:8]. The narrator then narrated the dua: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka tawbatan nasuha, wa as'aluka 'anha al-'azma, wa as'aluka an taghfira li dhanbi kullahu, daqiqahu wa jalilahu, awwalahu wa akhirahu, 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu.' (O Allah, I ask You for sincere repentance, and I ask You for the resolve to uphold it. And I ask You to forgive me my entire sin, its minor and major, its first and last, its public and private.) [Sunan Abi Dawud 1517, graded Hasan by Al-Albani].