Dua of repentance for wronging oneself
Dua of repentance for wronging oneself: a short dua found in the Quran on the tongue of Musa (peace be upon him), recited to seek forgiveness right after a mistake, with immediate remorse.
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Arabic
رَبِّ إِنِّي ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي
- Transliteration
- Rabbi inni zalamtu nafsi faghfir li.
- Meaning
- My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, so forgive me.
When it is recited
Recited when repenting immediately after a mistake or sin.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- QuranSurah Al-Qasas, 16
It appears in the Quran as the words of repentance Musa (peace be upon him) said after his mistake.
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.
Why is the dua of repentance for wronging oneself recited?
It is recited to seek Allah's forgiveness with immediate remorse after a mistake or sin.What is the dua of repentance for wronging oneself: Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“Rabbi inni zalamtu nafsi faghfir li”: a dua found in Surah Al-Qasas, meaning “My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, so forgive me.”