22. Dua for Forgiveness of Sins
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, A person who says 100 times a day -
Dua for Forgiveness in Arabic
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ
Dua for Forgiveness English Transliteration
SubhaanAllahi wa bihamdihi
Dua for Forgiveness English Translation
Glorified is Allah and praised is He.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, A person who says 100 times a day (dua mentioned above) It will be forgiven all his sins even if they were as much as the foam of the sea.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ سُمَىٍّ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ قَالَ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ. فِي يَوْمٍ مِائَةَ مَرَّةٍ حُطَّتْ خَطَايَاهُ، وَإِنْ كَانَتْ مِثْلَ زَبَدِ الْبَحْرِ " .
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Whoever says, 'Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi,' one hundred times a day, will be forgiven all his sins even if they were as much as the foam of the sea. [Bukhari: 6405]
Benefits of Dua for Forgiveness of Sins
When you say dua for forgiveness of sins, you get blessings and Allah’s mercy.
- Dua for forgiveness can take away sins, even very big ones, in Islam.
- If you say subhanallahi wa bihamdihi 100 times every day, you get many rewards.
- This strong dua for forgiveness of sins helps you feel close to Allah.
- If you use this Islamic dua for forgiveness often, you will feel peace inside.
- The dua helps Muslims remember Allahevery day and build good habits.
- When you use dua for forgiveness of sins, your heart will remember Allahmore.
When to Recite Dua for Forgiveness of Sins
It is good to say dua for forgiveness of sins after every prayer.
- Morning and evening are special times to say subhanallahi wa bihamdihi.
- You can say dua for forgiveness of sins at night before you sleep.
- If you feel sorry or make a mistake, this dua helps a lot.
- Dua for forgiveness of sins can be said anytime for daily zikr.
How to Perform Dua for Forgiveness of Sins
First, face the qibla and make your heart honest for dua for forgiveness of sins.
- Say subhanallahi wa bihamdihi with your mind and heart paying attention.
- Repeat subhanallahi wa bihamdihi 100 times to get more good things.
- You can add this dua for forgiveness of sins in your tasbeeh after salah.
- Try to keep thinking about Allahand forgiveness while you say the dua.
Summary
The dua for forgiveness of sins, subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, is easy but very strong for cleaning away sins & getting Allah’s mercy. Muslims use this dua in daily zikr, after prayers, & in quiet times, to ask for forgiveness & feel close to Allah.
Saying this dua for forgiveness of sins helps people remember Allah& keeps the heart clean. Doing this every day helps you say sorry to Allah& gives hope to anyone who wants forgiveness in Islam. Keeping this dua in your life brings calm, blessings, & makes your faith stronger.