962. Powerful Istighfar Dua for sins
A man had come to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), he heard him say: "O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), what should I say when I ask of Allah?" He (ﷺ) said: "Say:
اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِيْ وَعَافِنِيْ وَارْزُقْنِيْ
Istighfar Dua for sins English Transliteration
Allaahumma-ghfir li warhamni wa 'aafini warzuqni
Istighfar Dua for sins English Translation
O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, keep me safe and sound and grant me provision.
And he held up his four fingers apart from the thumb and said: "These will combine your religious and worldly affairs."
ReferenceSahih (Albani). Ibn Majah: 3845
Frequently Asked Questions
I seek refuge with You from the evil I have done. I acknowledge all the blessings You have bestowed upon me, and I confess to You all my sins. So, forgive me, for indeed, no one forgives sins but You. Allahumma anta rabbi la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana abduka, wa ana ala ahdika wa wa'dika mastata'tu. This dua is often recited between two sujood in prayer, and is a common dua between sujood when asking for forgiveness.
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