95. Best Dua For Forgiveness (Sayyidul Istigfar)
Sayyidul Istighfar (One time)-
Sayyidul Istigfar in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ وَأَبُوءُ (لَكَ) بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Sayyidul Istigfar English Transliteration
Allaahumma 'Anta Rabbee laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta, khalaqtanee wa 'anaa 'abduka, wa 'anaa 'alaa 'ahdika wa wa'dika mas-tata'tu, 'A'oodhu bika min sharri maa sana'tu, 'aboo'u laka bini'matika 'alayya, wa 'aboo'u (laka) bithanbee faghfir lee fa'innahu laa yaghfiruth-thunooba 'illaa 'Anta.
Sayyidul Istigfar 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.
Narrated Shaddad bin Aus, The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "The most superior way of asking for forgiveness from Allah is (The dua is mentioned above). 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."
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 Istigfar
Sayyidul istighfar brings peace forgiveness and mercy strengthens faith and helps start each day with hope and closeness to Allah
- Sins are forgiven, both big & small, as promised in sayyidul istighfar hadith
- Sayyidul istighfar brings closeness to Allah& makes faith stronger
- Regular reciting brings mercy & keeps away Allah’s anger
- It is known as the best dua for forgiveness & clears past mistakes
- Reciting this dua for forgiveness can bring relief from sadness & worry
- Allahumma anta rabbi la ilaha illa anta helps a person admit faults & ask for true repentance
- Maghfirat ki dua in sayyidul istighfar helps a fresh start each day
When to Recite Sayyidul Istigfar
Starting the morning with sayyidul istigfar offers a chance for forgiveness and blessings throughout the day
- After Fajr prayer, recite sayyidul istighfar to seek Allah’s forgiveness at the start of the day
- Sayyidul istighfar in arabic can be recited before going to sleep for nightly protection
- After making a mistake or sin, sayyidul istighfar dua helps to sincerely ask for forgiveness
- During times of hardship, reciting dua for forgiveness of all sins brings comfort and hope
- In the last part of the night, sayyidul istigfar is recommended for those seeking a fresh start
- Recite during Ramadan and special nights when seeking Allah’s mercy
How to Perform Sayyidul Istigfar
Reflecting on your actions and asking Allahfor forgiveness through sayyidul istigfar brings peace
- Begin by making intention to sincerely ask forgiveness with sayyidul istighfar
- Recite the dua for forgiveness in arabic or your language, focusing on its meaning
- Say allahumma anta rabbi la ilaha illa anta with a humble heart and true regret
- Repeat sayyidul istighfar dua after salah or when remembering past mistakes
- Try to learn the sayyidul istighfar in arabic and understand each word for deeper connection
Summary
The dua named sayyidul istigfar is known as the best dua for forgiveness. It teaches Muslims to turn to Allahwith honesty, admit their sins, and trust in His mercy. Many hadiths say whoever recites this dua with faith will be forgiven, even if their sins are many.
Reciting sayyidul istighfar daily keeps the heart clean and hopeful. It helps Muslims remember Allah’s kindness and the value of sincere repentance. This powerful dua for forgiveness is a gift for anyone seeking a fresh start and Allah’s blessings.