Allahumma Ighfir li Dhanbi Kullahu

From Seeking Forgiveness — Hisnul Muslim

Istighfar in this dua comes at one of the most humble moments of prayer, as the Prophet ﷺ used to say it while in prostration. In it the servant asks for comprehensive forgiveness covering every kind of sin — the small and the great, the past and the future, the open and the hidden.

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اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، وَأَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، وَعَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ.

Allahummagh-fir li dhanbi kullah, diqqahu wa jillah, wa awwalahu wa akhirah, wa 'alaniyatahu wa sirrah.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول ذلك في سجوده.

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Meaning

O Allah, forgive me all my sins, the small and the great, the first and the last, the open and the secret.

When to recite

It is said during prostration in prayer, one of the supplications the Prophet ﷺ reserved for this position, which is among the closest a servant comes to Allah.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Seeking Forgiveness as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?: This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
When is this dua said?: It is said during prostration in prayer, as the Prophet ﷺ used to say it while prostrating.
What distinguishes this dua from other formulas of seeking forgiveness?: It is distinguished by covering every paired category of sin — the small and the great, the first and the last, the open and the secret — bringing together comprehensive forgiveness in a single supplication.
How many times is this dua said during prostration?: It is said once, and you can follow your recitation using the smart counter on this page.

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