Dua for Repentance (Tawbah)
Source: Quran 28:16 — Dua of Prophet Musa (AS)
رَبِّ إِنِّي ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي
Transliteration
Rabbi inni dhalamtu nafsi faghfir li
English Translation
"My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, so forgive me."
When to Recite This Dua
Prophet Musa (AS) made this dua immediately after committing a mistake. It teaches us that the first response after a sin should be turning to Allah, not dwelling in guilt or despair. No matter how many times you have fallen, this simple yet profound dua opens the door to Allah's forgiveness.
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Sayyid al-Istighfar — The Master Supplication for Forgiveness
O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant. I uphold Your covenant and Your promise as best I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me, and I acknowledge my sin. So forgive me, for none forgives sins but You.
Dua of Adam (AS) — Repentance After Sin
Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.
Dua for Seeking Forgiveness — Morning and Evening
I seek the forgiveness of Allah the Mighty, whom there is no god but He, the Living, the Sustainer, and I repent to Him.
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