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Dua for forgiveness and mercy

Dua for forgiveness and mercy: a short dua found in the Quran on the lips of the believers, asking Allah for forgiveness and mercy.

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Arabic

رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ

Transliteration
Rabbana amanna faghfir lana warhamna wa anta khayrur-rahimin.
Meaning
Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and have mercy on us. You are the best of those who show mercy.

When it is recited

Recited at a time of distress, grief, and hardship, as well as in gatherings of dua.

Sources

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this dua.

  • Why is the dua for forgiveness and mercy recited?

    It is recited to ask Allah for the forgiveness of sins and for mercy.
  • What is the dua for forgiveness and mercy: Arabic, transliteration and meaning?

    “Rabbana amanna faghfir lana...”: a dua found in Surah Al-Muminun, meaning “Forgive us and have mercy on us.”