Dua of forgiveness for the believers
Dua of forgiveness for the believers: a Quranic dua asking forgiveness for oneself, past generations and all believers.
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Arabic
رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلِإِخْوَانِنَا الَّذِينَ سَبَقُونَا بِالْإِيمَانِ وَلَا تَجْعَلْ فِي قُلُوبِنَا غِلًّا لِلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا رَبَّنَا إِنَّكَ رَءُوفٌ رَحِيمٌ
- Transliteration
- Rabbanaghfir lana wa li-ikhwaninalladhina sabaquna bil-iman, wa la taj'al fi qulubina ghillan lilladhina amanu, Rabbana innaka Ra'ufun Rahim.
- Meaning
- Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith. Do not let there be in our hearts any resentment toward those who believe. Our Lord, indeed You are Full of Kindness, Most Merciful.
When it is recited
Recited when praying for deceased relatives, past generations and all believers.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- QuranSurah Al-Hashr, 10
It appears in the Quran as the dua of the believers who come after.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Dua of the angels for the believers
Our Lord, Your mercy and knowledge encompass all things. Forgive those who repent and follow Your way, and protect them from the punishment of Hellfire.
Dua of forgiveness for mother and father
Our Lord, forgive me, my parents, and all the believers on the Day when the reckoning is established.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Why is the dua of forgiveness for the believers recited?
It is recited to ask forgiveness for oneself together with past generations and all believers.Dua of forgiveness for the believers: what is its Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“Rabbanaghfir lana wa li-ikhwanina...”: this dua, found in Surah Al-Hashr, means “Forgive us and those who believed before us.”