Dua of repentance of Prophet Adam
Dua of repentance of Prophet Adam: a dua found in the Quran, turning to Allah in remorse after sin to ask for forgiveness.
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Arabic
رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنْفُسَنَا وَإِنْ لَمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ
- Transliteration
- Rabbana zalamna anfusana, wa in lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakunanna minal-khasirin.
- Meaning
- 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.
When it is recited
Recited when repenting after a sin or mistake, at a time of distress and remorse.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- QuranSurah Al-Araf, 23
It appears in the Quran as the words of repentance of Adam (peace be upon him) and Hawwa (Eve).
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Dua for distress
There is no god but You. Glory be to You. Indeed, I have been among the wrongdoers.
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 of Prophet Adam recited?
It is recited to feel remorse after sin and ask Allah for forgiveness and mercy.What is the dua of repentance of Prophet Adam: Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“Rabbana zalamna anfusana...”: a dua of repentance found in Surah Al-Araf, meaning “Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves.”