This Quranic supplication is the repentance of Adam and Hawwa (peace be upon them), one of the most comprehensive verses of acknowledging sin and seeking forgiveness in the Quran, teaching the believer the manner of sincere repentance.
Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa in lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakoonanna minal-khasireen.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
دعاء آدم وحواء عليهما السلام حين تابا إلى الله.
سورة الأعراف - آية 23
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Meaning
Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers. This is the supplication of Adam and Hawwa (peace be upon them) when they turned back to Allah in repentance after their mistake in Paradise, acknowledging their fault and pleading for His forgiveness and mercy.
When to recite
It is recommended when feeling shortcoming or sin, when turning back to Allah from any wrongdoing, and during prostration and after the prayers.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Duas from the Quran 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 said the dua 'Rabbana zalamna anfusana'?
Adam and Hawwa (peace be upon them) said it when they repented to Allah after their mistake in Paradise.
What is the benefit of this dua in repentance?
It is a model of sincere repentance, combining acknowledgment of sin with seeking forgiveness and mercy from Allah alone.