Ighfir Warhamni Wahdini

From Duas from the Sunnah — Hisnul Muslim

This prophetic supplication is one that the Prophet ﷺ taught to a man newly embracing Islam, gathering in five words the good of this world and the next. It is one of the easiest duas to memorize and among the deepest in meaning.

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اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي، وَارْحَمْنِي، وَاهْدِنِي، وَعَافِنِي، وَارْزُقْنِي.

Allahummagh-fir li, warhamni, wahdini, wa 'afini, warzuqni.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

علّمها النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم لمن أسلم وقال: «فإن هؤلاء تجمع لك دنياك وآخرتك».

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Meaning

O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, grant me well-being, and provide for me.

When to recite

It can be said at any time, and it is recommended to repeat it in prostration, after prayers, and whenever seeking guidance, well-being, or provision.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Duas from the Sunnah 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.
Who did the Prophet ﷺ teach this dua to?: He taught it to a man who had newly embraced Islam, telling him these five words gather the good of both this life and the next.
What do the five words of this dua mean?: The servant asks his Lord for forgiveness, mercy, guidance, well-being, and provision — the foundations of all good.
Can this dua be repeated multiple times?: Yes, it can be repeated more than once, and you can track the count using the counter on this page.

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