Dua for Forgiveness
“Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, we will be among the losers.” The Arabic, how to say it, when to read it, and its source.
رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنفُسَنَا وَإِن لَّمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ
- Transliteration
- Rabbanā ẓalamnā anfusanā wa il-lam taghfir lanā wa tarḥamnā lanakūnanna minal-khāsirīn
- Meaning
- Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, we will be among the losers.
- Source
- Quran 7:23
When to say it
- After a mistake or sin
- In sujood (prostration) and at night
- Any time, as regular repentance
About this dua
This is the dua of Prophet Adam and Hawwa (Eve) عليهما السلام after eating from the tree (Quran 7:23). It teaches us to admit our mistake honestly and turn to Allah’s mercy.
For a shorter daily phrase, see Astaghfirullah.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for forgiveness?
Rabbanā ẓalamnā anfusanā wa il-lam taghfir lanā wa tarḥamnā lanakūnanna minal-khāsirīn: “Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, we will be among the losers.” (Quran 7:23).
Is this dua authentic?
Yes. It is from Quran 7:23. The source is linked on this page so you can check it.