487. Dua of forgiveness (GafarAllahu Lak)

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Dua of forgiveness in Arabic

غَفَرَ اللَّهُ لَكَ

Dua of forgiveness English Transliteration

GafarAllahu lak

Dua of forgiveness English Translation

May Allah forgive you!


...He replied:

وَلَكَ

Walaka

Translation

And you. [2]

Adbullaah Ibn Sarjis (RA) said: "I went to see The Prophet (ﷺ) and ate from his food and then said to him [1]: (The Dua is mentioned above)

Reference[1] Sahih (Hussein Salim Asad). Musnad Abi Ya'la 3/131 [2] Sahih (Albani). Riyadus Salehin: 1852

Benefits of Dua for Forgiveness (Surah Qasas)

This dua for forgiveness from Surah Qasas is a gentle way to ask Allah for maghfirat, show care for others, and keep your heart soft with Iman and Amal, bringing Barakah and hope for Allah’s mercy.

  • Dua for forgiveness helps a muslim ask Allah for maghfirat and mercy in life.
  • This prayer for forgiveness brings Barakah and hope for Allah’s mercy every day.
  • Saying this dua for repentance keeps the heart soft and Iman strong in Amal.
  • Dua for forgiveness of sins is used for yourself and for others in Islam.
  • This masnun dua teaches Muslims to ask Allah for pardon and true tauba always.

When to Recite Dua of Forgiveness (GafarAllahu Lak)

This dua of forgiveness is a gentle way to ask Allah for maghfirat, show care for others, and keep your heart soft with Iman and Amal, bringing Barakah and hope for Allah’s mercy.

  • After someone makes a mistake, use the dua of forgiveness to ask Allah’s mercy.
  • When hearing sad news about a muslim, say this dua for forgiveness for their sins.
  • If a friend shares regret, reply with this prayer for forgiveness to comfort them.
  • At a janazah or grave, make dua of forgiveness for the person who passed away.
  • When you remember your own faults, whisper this dua for forgiveness to Allah.

How to perform Dua of forgiveness

This dua of forgiveness is short but full of Barakah, helping Muslims ask Allah for mercy and pardon. It is easy to say and can be used in many moments, making it a strong way to seek Allah forgiveness and show true tauba.

  • Start by feeling real regret in your heart and softly say the dua of forgiveness with Iman.
  • After making any mistake, use this dua for forgiveness of sins and ask Allah for maghfirat.
  • When you hear someone’s bad news, quietly recite this islamic prayer for forgiveness for them.
  • During your namaz, add this masnoon dua after tashahhud to ask Allah for forgiveness.
  • At night before going to bed, repeat this istighfar meaning to clean your heart and get peace.

Summary

The dua of forgiveness GafarAllahu Lak is a short and strong way to ask Allah forgiveness for someone. This masnun dua is used by Muslims when they want to pray for forgiveness of sins for others or even themselves. It is a simple prayer for forgiveness that brings Barakah and hope in the heart.

Saying this dua for forgiveness or astaghfirullah helps in tauba and keeps Iman strong. It teaches how to ask for forgiveness from Allah in easy words and is loved in Islam. Using this dua of forgiveness often brings peace and makes Amal better for every Muslim.

Frequently Ask & Question

A very known prayer is saying “Astaghfirullah” or “Astaghfirullāha rabbī wa-atūbu ilayhi.” If you say this a lot, Allah will forgive you if you are really sorry.

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