37. Laylatul Qadr dua for forgiveness
The Prophet (ﷺ) said to 'Aa'ishah (RA): You say -
Laylatul Qadr Dua in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Laylatul Qadr Dua English Transliteration
Allaahumma innaka 'afuwwun karim, tuhibbul-'afwa, fa'fu 'anni
Laylatul Qadr Dua English Translation
O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, Generous. You love forgiveness; so forgive me.
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
Laylatul Qadr dua brings forgiveness peace mercy and blessings and helps you connect deeply with Allahduring Ramadan
- Laylat ul qadr dua for forgiveness brings hope and comfort to the heart
- Asking for forgiveness with laylat ul qdr dua can erase past sins and bring mercy
- Laylatul Kadr dua for forgiveness helps to find peace during the last 10 nights of Ramadan
- Reciting laylat al qadr dua in english brings a deep connection to Allah
- Dua for laylatul qadr opens doors to new blessings and fresh starts
- The dua of laylatul qadr is a sunnah from Prophet Muhammad
- Seeking forgiveness with this night of power dua increases faith and trust in Allah
When to Recite laylatul qadr dua
Reciting laylatul qadr dua for forgiveness is best done at these special times
- Recite dua for laylatul qadr during the odd nights of the last 10 days of Ramadan
- Lailatul qadr dua can be recited after Isha prayer on the night of power
- Dua for forgiveness is good to say during Qiyam-ul-Lail or Tahajjud prayers
- Dua Laylatul qadr in english may be recited after Taraweeh prayers
- Dua of laylatul qadr can be recited while making personal prayers in sujood
- Recite ramadan last 10 days dua in the last part of the night before Fajr
How to Perform laylatul qadr dua
Laylatul qadr dua for forgiveness can be performed in simple steps
- Begin laylatul qadr dua after praying Isha and Taraweeh in the last ten nights of Ramadan
- Sit in a quiet place and focus your heart before reciting dua for forgiveness
- Say the laylatul qodr dua in Arabic or laylatul qadr dua in english with full belief
- Ask Allahto forgive all your mistakes with the words of this dua for laylatul qadr
- Continue to make dua for last 10 days of Ramadan and trust in Allah's mercy
Summary
The laylatul qadr dua for forgiveness, Allaahumma innaka 'afuwwun karim, tuhibbul-'afwa, fa'fu 'anni, is a special prayer asking Allahfor mercy and kindness. Muslims say this dua on the night of power, hoping for their sins to be wiped away and to get a new chance from Allah.
Many Muslims recite this dua for laylatul qadr in English or Arabic during the last ten nights of Ramadan. This simple prayer opens the heart, builds closeness to Allah, and brings peace. Saying this night of power dua brings hope, forgiveness, and blessings into our lives.