Dua for Forgiveness After Tashahhud
Source: Sahih Muslim 771
((اللَّهُمَّاغْفِرْلِيمَاقَدَّمْتُ،وَمَاأَخَّرْتُ،وَمَاأَسْرَرْتُ،وَمَاأَعْلَنْتُ،وَمَاأَسْرَفْتُ،وَمَاأَنْتَأَعْلَمُبِهِمِنِّي.أَنْتَالْمُقَدِّمُ،وَأَنْتَالْمُؤَخِّرُلاَإِلَهَإِلاَّأَنْتَ)).
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Transliteration
Allahumma ighfir li ma qaddamtu, wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu, wa ma a'lantu, wa ma asraftu, wa ma anta a'lamu bihi minni. Antal-Muqaddimu, wal-Mu'akhkhiru, la ilaha illa ant.
Translation
O Allah, forgive me for what I have sent forth, and what I have delayed, what I have done in secret, and what I have done publicly. Forgive me for my excesses and for whatever You know better than I. You are the One Who brings forth and the One Who delays; there is no god but You.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this comprehensive supplication for forgiveness to be recited after the final Tashahhud and before the tasleem (ending salutation) of the prayer. It encompasses asking for pardon for all types of sins, both past and future, hidden and public.
Benefit
This dua seeks complete forgiveness, acknowledging Allah's knowledge of all our deeds and His absolute power to advance or defer matters, offering immense spiritual relief and purification.
When to Recite
After the final Tashahhud and before the Tasleem in any prayer.