382. Sayyidul Istighfar Dua for Forgiveness
Sayyidul Istighfar Dua in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِيْ وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ، أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ، وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِيْ فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Sayyidul Istighfar Dua English Transliteration
Allaahumma anta rabbee laa ilaaha illaa anta, khalaqtanee wa-ana ‘abduka, wa-ana ‘alaa ‘ahdika wawa‘dika mas-tata‘tu, a‘oothu bika min sharri maa sana‘tu, aboo-o laka bini‘matika ‘alayya, wa-aboo-o bithanbee, faghfir lee fa-innahu laa yaghfirudh dhunooba illaa anta
Sayyidul Istighfar Dua English Translation
O Allah, You are my Lord, none has the right to be worshipped except You, You created me and I am Your servant and I abide to Your covenant and promise as best I can, I take refuge in You from the evil of which I have committed. I acknowledge Your favour upon me and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for verily none can forgive sin except You.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مَعْمَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحُسَيْنُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ بُشَيْرِ بْنِ كَعْبٍ الْعَدَوِيِّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي شَدَّادُ بْنُ أَوْسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم " سَيِّدُ الاِسْتِغْفَارِ أَنْ تَقُولَ اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ، وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ، أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَىَّ وَأَبُوءُ لَكَ بِذَنْبِي، فَاغْفِرْ لِي، فَإِنَّهُ لاَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ ". قَالَ " وَمَنْ قَالَهَا مِنَ النَّهَارِ مُوقِنًا بِهَا، فَمَاتَ مِنْ يَوْمِهِ قَبْلَ أَنْ يُمْسِيَ، فَهُوَ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ، وَمَنْ قَالَهَا مِنَ اللَّيْلِ وَهْوَ مُوقِنٌ بِهَا، فَمَاتَ قَبْلَ أَنْ يُصْبِحَ، فَهْوَ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ ".
Narrated Shaddad bin Aus: The Prophet (ﷺ) said "The most superior way of asking for forgiveness from Allah is: O Allah, You are my Lord, there is none worthy of worship except You. You have created me, and I am Your servant, and I am faithful to Your covenant and promise as much as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me, and I admit my sins. So forgive me, for none forgives sins except You. (Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta, Khalaqtani wa ana `Abduka, wa ana `ala `ahdika wa wa`dika mastata`tu, A`udhu bika min Sharri ma sana`tu, abu'u Laka bini`matika `alaiya, wa abu'u laka bidhanbi faghfir lee fa innahu la yaghfiru adhdhunuba illa anta) " The Prophet (ﷺ) added. "If somebody recites it during the day with firm faith in it, and dies on the same day before the evening, he will be from the people of Paradise; and if somebody recites it at night with firm faith in it, and dies before the morning, he will be from the people of Paradise." [Bukhari: 6306]
Benefits of Sayyidul Istighfar Dua for Forgiveness
This dua helps a muslim admit mistakes and ask Allah for forgiveness, making hearts soft and bringing hope every day, as taught by Prophet Muhammad in morning and evening zikr.
- Allahumma anta rabbi in this sayyidul istighfar brings true repentance in islam.
- Best dua for forgiveness wipes away sins and brings Barakah in daily dhikr.
- La ilaha illa anta in this prayer for forgiveness makes Iman strong in muslim prayer.
- Seeking forgiveness from Allah with this istighfar dua brings peace to the heart.
- Hadith on forgiveness shows this powerful dua for forgiveness is loved by Allah.
When to Recite Sayyidul Istighfar
Sayyidul istighfar is the best dua for forgiveness, bringing Barakah and mercy from Allah when you seek repentance in Islam, making your Iman strong and your Amal clean with daily dhikr and prayer for forgiveness.
- In the morning after fajr, recite sayyidul istighfar for forgiveness and Barakah.
- Before going to bed, use this dua for forgiveness to clean your heart and Amal.
- After making a mistake, turn to Allahumma anta rabbi for true repentance in Islam.
- During daily dhikr, repeat sayyidul istighfar to seek Allah’s mercy and Maghfirah.
- When feeling regret, call on Allah with this powerful dua for forgiveness and hope.
How to perform Sayyidul Istighfar
Sayyidul Istighfar is known as the best dua for forgiveness and is highly praised in hadith on forgiveness. Reciting this dua daily brings Barakah and helps a Muslim seek true repentance in Islam with a clean heart.
- Wake up for fajr and after your salah, recite sayyidul istighfar with full hope in Allah.
- In the evening, before going to bed, say this dua for forgiveness and trust in Allah’s mercy.
- When you feel regret for sins, use this powerful dua for forgiveness and ask for repentance.
- Add this istighfar to your daily dhikr and remember allahumma anta rabbi while seeking forgiveness.
- After making any mistake, repeat this muslim prayer and believe only Allah can forgive sins.
Summary
Sayyidul Istighfar is known as the best dua for forgiveness and is taught by Prophet Muhammad in hadith on forgiveness. This dua for forgiveness, starting with allahumma anta rabbi, helps a Muslim admit their mistakes and ask Allah for mercy. It is a powerful dua for forgiveness and is part of daily dhikr, especially in morning and evening duas.
By reciting sayyidul istighfar, a believer shows true repentance in Islam and seeks Barakah and protection from Allah. This Islamic dua reminds us that only Allah can forgive sins, and it is a strong prayer for forgiveness for all Muslims. The main lesson is to always turn to Allah with Iman and hope for His mercy.