242. Dua Masura #9 (Allahumma Inni As Aluka Ya Allah Bi'Annaka)
Narrated by Mizan Ibn Arda (RA): The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered the mosque. Then a person is reciting Tashahhud towards the end of the prayer. He says:
Dua Masura in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ يَا أَللَّهُ بِأَنَّكَ الْوَاحِدُ الْأَحَدُ الصَّمَدُ الَّذِي لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ، وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ، أَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي ذُنُوبِي إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ
Dua Masura English Transliteration
Allaahumma 'innee 'as'aluka yaaAllahu bi'annakal-Waahidul-'Ahadus-Samadul-ladhee, lam yalid wa lam yoolad, wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan 'Ahad, 'an taghfira lee dhunoobee 'innaka 'Antal-Ghafoorur-Raheem
Dua Masura English Translation
O Allah, I ask You. O Allah, You are the One, the Only, Self-Sufficient Master, Who was not begotten and begets not and none is equal to Him. Forgive me my sins, surely you are Forgiving, Merciful.
After hearing his supplication, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said three times, "He has been forgiven."
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ يَزِيدَ أَبُو بُرَيْدٍ الْبَصْرِيُّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الصَّمَدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْوَارِثِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي قَالَ، حَدَّثَنَا حُسَيْنٌ الْمُعَلِّمُ، عَنِ ابْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي حَنْظَلَةُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، أَنَّ مِحْجَنَ بْنَ الأَدْرَعِ، حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم دَخَلَ الْمَسْجِدَ إِذَا رَجُلٌ قَدْ قَضَى صَلاَتَهُ وَهُوَ يَتَشَهَّدُ فَقَالَ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ يَا اللَّهُ بِأَنَّكَ الْوَاحِدُ الأَحَدُ الصَّمَدُ الَّذِي لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ أَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي ذُنُوبِي إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ . فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " قَدْ غُفِرَ لَهُ " . ثَلاَثًا .
Hanzalah bin 'Ali narrated that: Mihjan bin Al-Adra' narrated to him that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered the masjid and there was a man who had finished his prayer and he was reciting the tashahhud. He said: "Allahumma inni as'aluka ya Allah! Bi-annakal-Wahidul-Ahad us-Samad, alladhi lam yalid wa lam yowled, wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad, an taghfirali dhunubi, innaka antal-Ghafurur-Rahim (O Allah, I ask of You, O Allah, as You are the One, the Only, the Self-Sufficient Master, Who begets not nor was He begotten, and there is None equal or comparable to Him, forgive me my sins, for You are the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.)" The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "He has been forgiven," three times. [Sahih (Albani). Nasai: 1301]
Benefits of Dua Masura #9 (Allahumma Inni As Aluka Ya Allah Bi'Annaka)
This dua masura helps a Muslim ask Allah for forgiveness by calling Him with His special names, bringing Barakah, mercy, and hope for maghfirat in every part of life.
- Allah forgives sins and gives maghfirat with this dua e masura after salah.
- A person finds Allah’s mercy by calling Him Al Ahad and As Samad in this dua.
- This Islamic prayer for forgiveness brings Barakah and peace in the heart.
- Dua for forgiveness helps a Muslim remember Allah is Al Ghafoor and Ar Raheem.
- Asking with ya Allah, Allahumma inni as aluka, Allah keeps Amal and Iman strong.
When to Recite Dua Masura
This dua masura is a strong call to Allah, the One and Only, asking for forgiveness and mercy, using His names al ahad, as samad, al ghafoor, and ar raheem, bringing hope to every Muslim heart.
- After finishing fard salah, ask Allah for forgiveness with this dua masura for Barakah.
- When feeling heavy with sins, turn to Allah with dua e masura for forgiveness and mercy.
- During the last part of the night, raise your hands and recite this forgiveness dua for maghfirat.
- If you remember your mistakes, use this Islamic prayer for forgiveness in your daily zikr Allah.
- Before going to bed, make dua e masoora with a soft heart, seeking Allah’s mercy and maghfirat.
How to Perform Dua Masura for Forgiveness
This dua masura is a strong Islamic prayer for forgiveness, using the names Al Ahad, As Samad, Al Ghafoor, and Ar Raheem. It is a masnoon dua that reminds us of Allah’s oneness and mercy, and should be read after salah for maghfirat.
- After you finish your namaz, quietly recite this dua e masura for forgiveness of all sins.
- When you feel regret for mistakes, use this forgiveness dua to ask Allah for maghfirat.
- If you want to remember Allah’s mercy, read this dua masura in your prayer with full Iman.
- For your family’s forgiveness, make this dua after salah and ask Allah as Al Ghafoor, Ar Raheem.
- At the end of your prayer, say this masnun dua to keep your heart clean and Amal strong.
Summary
Dua masura is a strong Islamic dua where a Muslim calls on Allah using His names like Al Ahad and As Samad, asking for forgiveness. This dua e masura is linked to Surah Ikhlas and is a masnoon dua for those who want Allah’s mercy and to be free from sins.
By reading this forgiveness dua after Salah or in daily zikr Allah, a Muslim shows hope in Al Ghafoor and Ar Raheem. The main lesson is to always ask Allah for maghfirat and trust His mercy, as this brings Barakah and keeps the heart clean from sins.