اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِي ظُلْمًا كَثِيرًا، وَلَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَغْفِرَةً مِنْ عِنْدِكَ، وَارْحَمْنِي إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ
O Allah, I have wronged myself greatly, and none can forgive sins but You. So, forgive me with forgiveness from You, and have mercy on me. Indeed, You are the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.
Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi zulman katheeran, wa la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa anta, faghfir li maghfiratan min 'indika, warhamni innaka antal-Ghafurur-Raheem.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited before going to sleep. It's a powerful way to end your day, acknowledging your shortcomings and seeking Allah's immense mercy before you rest.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with the intention of seeking Allah's forgiveness. Reflect on your actions throughout the day and feel genuine remorse for any mistakes or sins. It is best recited after performing Wudu (ablution) and before lying down to sleep.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive plea for Allah's forgiveness. It acknowledges our human tendency to sin ('I have wronged myself greatly') and directly turns to Allah as the sole source of forgiveness ('none can forgive sins but You'). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to his uncle Al-'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) and emphasized its importance, highlighting the vastness of Allah's forgiveness. Regularly reciting this can cleanse the heart and mind before sleep, leading to a more peaceful rest and a fresh start the next day.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, 'Whoever says: Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi zulman katheeran, wa la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa anta, faghfir li maghfiratan min 'indika, warhamni innaka antal-Ghafurur-Raheem. (O Allah, I have wronged myself greatly, and none can forgive sins but You. So, forgive me with forgiveness from You, and have mercy on me. Indeed, You are the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.) – his sins will be forgiven.' Al-Hasan bin Musa narrated it from Abu Hisham al-Makhzumi, from Sufyan, from 'Amr, from Ibrahim At-Taimi, from Abu Dharr, from Al-'Abbas bin 'Abdul Muttalib. Al-Hasan bin Musa said, "Sufyan narrated it from 'Amr, from Ibrahim, from Abu Dharr." Al-Hasan said, "I heard Sufyan saying, 'I memorized this Hadith from 'Amr for fifty years.'" - Sahih al-Bukhari 6006