310. Laylatul Qadr Dua (Allahumma Innaka Afuwwun Karim Dua)
Laylatul Qadr dua in arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ (كَرِيْمٌ) تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Laylatul Qadr dua in English Transliteration
Allaahumma innaka `Afuwwun [Karimun], tu'hibbul-`afwa fa`fu `annī.
Laylatul Qadr dua English Translation
O Allah, indeed You are Pardoning [Generous], You love pardon, so pardon me.
Ayesha (RA) said, "O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), should I make du'a on Lailatul Qadr?" Then he (ﷺ) taught me this du'a. This du'aa 'can be recited in the prostration of Salat on Laylat al-Qadr, before Salam, after salaam and on all other days and nights in all Salats and at normal times.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ الضُّبَعِيُّ، عَنْ كَهْمَسِ بْنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَرَأَيْتَ إِنْ عَلِمْتُ أَىُّ لَيْلَةٍ لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ مَا أَقُولُ فِيهَا قَالَ " قُولِي اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي " . قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
Aishah narrated: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, what is your view if I know when the Night of Al-Qadr is, then what should I say in it?” He said: ‘Say: “O Allah, indeed You are Pardoning, [Generous,] You love pardon, so pardon me (Allāhumma innaka `Afuwwun [Karīmun], tuḥibbul-`afwa fa`fu `annī).’” [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3513]
Benefits of Laylatul Qadr Dua
- Reciting laylatul qadr dua brings many blessings and peace to the heart. This special dua connects Muslims with Allah’s mercy during the night of power.
- Brings closeness to Allahand asks for His mercy in laylatul qadr
- Helps seek forgiveness for past mistakes during shab e qadr
- Brings relief from worries and sadness in the last 10 days of Ramadan
- Opens the heart to hope for a new start after lailatul qadar
- Reminds believers of Allah’s love for pardon on the night of power
- Brings blessings to families who pray together on shab e qadr
- Encourages good actions and prayers in laylatul qadr nights
When to Recite Laylatul Qadr Dua
- Reciting laylatul qadr dua at the right times brings extra value to prayers. Each moment of shab e qadr holds unique blessings for those seeking Allah’s mercy.
- During every odd night of the last 10 nights of Ramadan, especially on shab e qadr
- After completing lailatul qadr prayer in the night of power
- While making dua before suhoor in the early hours of laylat al qadr
- After reciting Quran or tasbih on the night of lailatul qadr
- Any time a believer feels the need for forgiveness in the last 10 days of Ramadan
How to Perform Laylatul Qadr Dua
- Performing laylatul qadr dua with sincerity opens the door to Allah’s mercy. This dua is simple and can be recited alone or with others on shab e qadr.
- Start with a sincere intention to seek forgiveness during laylatul qadr
- Raise your hands & recite allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa from your heart
- Think about the meaning & feel hope for Allah’s mercy during shab e qadr
- Say the dua for laylatul qadr many times in the last 10 nights
- Spend this special night with family & tell others to say the same laylatul qadr dua
Summary
The laylatul qadr dua, Allahumma innaka Afuwwun Karim Dua, is a special prayer for forgiveness & mercy from Allahduring the blessed night of power. Saying this dua in the last 10 nights of Ramadan, especially on shab e qadr, brings blessings & hope.
Praying with sincerity and understanding the meaning brings comfort and peace to Muslims everywhere. Laylatul qadr is a chance to ask for a clean heart and a new beginning. May every believer find mercy and joy in this beautiful night.