Dua for Forgiveness After Committing a Sin
Source: Abu Dawud 1521
((مَامِنْعَبْدٍيُذنِبُذَنْباًفَيُحْسِنُالطُّهُورَ،ثُمَّيَقُومُفَيُصَلِّيرَكْعَتَيْنِ،ثُمَّيَسْتَغْفِرُاللَّهَإِلاَّغَفَرَاللَّهُلَهُ)).
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Transliteration
Ma min 'abdin yudhnibu dhanban fa yuhsinu at-tuhura, thumma yaqoomu fa yusalli rak'atayn, thumma yastaghfiru Allaha illa ghafara Allahu lahu.
Translation
There is no servant who commits a sin, then perfects his ablution, prays two rak'ahs, and seeks Allah’s forgiveness, except that Allah will forgive him.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this profound mercy of Allah. If a person falls into sin, they should perform ablution (wudu), pray two rak'ahs of voluntary prayer, and then ask Allah for forgiveness. This act of repentance opens the door to Allah's pardon.
Benefit
This supplication highlights the immense forgiveness Allah has for His servants. It offers a clear, practical path to seeking pardon and cleansing oneself from sin through prayer and sincere repentance.
When to Recite
After committing a sin, as a means of repentance and seeking forgiveness.