Dua for the forgiveness of sins
Dua for the forgiveness of sins: a dua found in the Quran in which the people of faith ask Allah for forgiveness and protection from the punishment of Hell.
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Arabic
رَبَّنَا إِنَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
- Transliteration
- Rabbana innana amanna faghfir lana dhunubana wa qina adhaban-nar.
- Meaning
- Our Lord, indeed we have believed, so forgive us our sins and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
When it is recited
Recited in the early morning, in gatherings of istighfar, and when asking for the forgiveness of sins.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- QuranSurah Ali Imran, 16
It appears in the Quran as the dua of the people of piety.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Dua of repentance of Prophet Adam
Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, we will surely be among the losers.
Sayyidul-Istighfar
O Allah! You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant. I am upon Your covenant and promise as much as I am able. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favor upon me, and I acknowledge my sin; so forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
When is the dua for the forgiveness of sins recited?
It is recited especially in the early morning and at times of repentance, when asking for the forgiveness of sins.What is the dua for the forgiveness of sins: Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“Rabbana innana amanna...”: a dua found in Surah Ali Imran, meaning “Our Lord, forgive us our sins and protect us from the Fire.”