Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Trusting Allah's Forgiveness and Mercy When We Regret Our Sins

Trust in Allah
QuranQuran (Al-A'raf 7:23)

ุฑูŽุจู‘ูŽู†ูŽุง ุธูŽู„ูŽู…ู’ู†ูŽุง ุฃูŽู†ููุณูŽู†ูŽุง ูˆูŽุฅูู† ู„ู‘ูŽู…ู’ ุชูŽุบู’ููุฑู’ ู„ูŽู†ูŽุง ูˆูŽุชูŽุฑู’ุญูŽู…ู’ู†ูŽุง ู„ูŽู†ูŽูƒููˆู†ูŽู†ู‘ูŽ ู…ูู†ูŽ ุงู„ู’ุฎูŽุงุณูุฑููŠู†ูŽ

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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 il lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakoonanna minal-khasireen

When to Read

This dua is perfect for those moments when the weight of our past mistakes feels heavy. When regret washes over us, and we feel the sting of having displeased Allah, this is the time to turn to Him with this heartfelt plea. It's a powerful reminder that even in our deepest moments of self-reproach, Allah's door of mercy is always open.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a humbled heart. Acknowledge your sins without despair, and place your complete trust in Allah's infinite forgiveness and boundless mercy. Understand that acknowledging our wrongdoing is the first step towards seeking His pardon. Let your tongue utter these words while your heart feels the plea.

Virtues & Benefits

This ayah, revealed to our father Adam (peace be upon him) and his wife Hawwa (may Allah be pleased with them) after they partook of the forbidden tree, teaches us a profound lesson. It shows that even after a significant error, the immediate response of seeking Allah's forgiveness and mercy is what turns a potential fall into a lesson learned. By reciting this, we emulate that beautiful example of turning back to our Creator, recognizing that our success and well-being are entirely dependent on His forgiveness and mercy. It alleviates despair and fosters hope, two crucial elements in our relationship with Allah.

Source & Authentication

QuranQuran (Al-A'raf 7:23)
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