dua for forgiveness

Duas for forgiveness

The Prophet Muhammad said, the one who repents for a sin is like the one who has not committed a sin (al-Bayhaqi and Ibn Majah). Peace and blessings be upon him.

Ramadan, according to one Hadith, is divided into three parts. Its beginning is mercy, its middle is forgiveness and its end is freedom from the Hellfire. As we are currently in the days of forgiveness, we thought it would be worthwhile to share a couple of supplications (Duas) from the Quran and Hadith whereby we can ask God's forgiveness by making dua for forgiveness. We have also included some suggested Duas of our own that you can use at the bottom of this article.

From the Quran

  • Rabbanaa faghfir lana thunoobana wa kaffir 'anna sayyiaatinaa wa tawaffanaa ma 'al abraar.

    Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and efface our bad deeds and take our souls in the company of the righteous (Quran 3:193).
  • Rabbana thalamnaa anfusanaa wa illam taghfir lanaa wa tar hamnaa lanakoo nunna meen al khasireen.

    Our Lord! We have sinned against ourselves and unless You grant us forgiveness and bestow Your mercy upon us, we shall most certainly be lost.

  • Rabbanagh firlanaa wa li ikhwaa ninallatheena sabaqoonaa bil eemani wa la taj'al fee quloobinaa ghillall lillatheena aamanoo rabbanaa innaka raoofur raheem.

    Our Lord! Forgive us, and our brethren who came before us into the Faith, and leave not, in our hearts, rancour (or sense of injury) against those who have believed. Our Lord! Thou art indeed Full of Kindness, Most Merciful (Quran 59:10).

  • Rabbanagh firlana thunoobana wa israfana fee amrina wa thabbit aqdaa mana wan surna alal qawmil kafireeen.

    Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and the lack of moderation in our doings, and make firm our steps and succor us against those who deny the truth (Quran 3:147).

From the Hadith

  • Allahummagh firli thanbi kullahu diqqahu wa jillahu wa awwalahoo wa akhirahoo wa 'ala niyyatahoo wa sirrahoo.

    Oh Allah! Forgive me all my sins, great and small, the first and the last, those that are apparent and those that are hidden (Muslim).

  • Astaghfir Allah wa atoobu ilayh.

    I seek the forgiveness of Allah and repent to Him (Bukhari, Muslim. It is recommended that this Dua be said 100 times during the day).

  • Allhumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa'fu anni

    Oh Allah! You are Forgiving and love forgiveness so forgive me (Bukhari. This Dua is specifically recommended for the Night of Power or Laylatul Qadr).

Other Duas

  • My Lord, the Forgiving One! I have committed so many sins every day of my life. Only You can forgive, please forgive me!

  • My Merciful Creator, give me the strength to forgive others as I seek  Your forgiveness.

  • Ya Allah, forgive me for all of my sins and help me always turn to You seeking forgiveness and Mercy until I die.

 

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Comments

What if someone commits shirk and then repents to Allah?. Does this in which case meen your forgiven.

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los angeles

Insha Allah When You Commit Shirk And You Ask For Forgiveness From Allah And You Stop It Because Of Allah , You Will Be Forgiven Insha Allah

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Qatar

I don't want to repeat the sin i have committed once,and i want to walk on the path of ALLAH and our PROPHET (SM) . please pray for me,so may ALLAH forgives me and shows me way and have mercy on me. may ALLAH bless all my sisters and brothers here.

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bangladesh

Assalamu-alykum my brother and sisters. i commited a great sin by having sex before marriage,but now i am sorry for it,and i don't want to hide the fact that i am not a virgin from whomever i will get married in future. i love some one,he asked me whether I'm a virgin,but I lied to him because of fear of losing him,but now I'm dieing in guilt. please my sisters and brothers,pray for me so may ALLAH forgives me,show me way and give me the courage to confess to him.

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bangladesh

Sister it seems you have a love relationship with a man and i think you should let your elders know so you can get married before any thing harram happens

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America

aselam wealikum brothers and sisters i always regret by what to do,, i am addicted gussesib people .. pls give me helpfurl adia to stop this bad happite..

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columbus,oh

I would recommend you to change your friends not all but those who are always doing Gossips with you............ Prophet Muhammad (saws) said: “The example of a good companion and a bad companion is like that of the seller of musk, and the one who blows the blacksmith’s bellows.. So as for the seller of musk then either he will grant you some, or you buy some from him, or at least you enjoy a pleasant smell from him. As for the one who blows the blacksmith’s bellows then either he will burn your clothes or you will get an offensive smell from him.”

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Somalia, Hargiesa.

Salam/a to all muslim brothers and sisters...u guys r right we have to ask for forgiveness from God wo Rehman hai wo Rahim hai wo hume maaf kardegi zaroor karegi inshallah agar aap loog apni dil se duae mange. aur after 5 times prayer sirf apne lye nai bulke puri dunya k lye b duae mange taake Allah aap ki duae qabool farma...Ameen

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Quetta

I am a widow with two teenage children, 5 years ago I met a man (a US citizen) online, we got married, he recently dumped me. He does not respond to my calls or emails...neither does anyone in his family....I feel I am heading to a sinful way of life now....I am torn,hurt and lonely,,,,Ya Allah Help me through this...give me Solace after all the pain I have felt....lead me away from sin and forgive me for the sins I have already committed....

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Addis Ababa

salam brothers. im still in my teenage years which is a time for choices. I made the wrong choices and became porn addict. I have asked for forgiveness with sincerity and i would stop for a couple of days but then i go back and repeat. I have done this so many times. I dont know what to do. help plz

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Mississauga, Canada

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