Evening — Allahumma Anta Rabbi
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6306 (Sayyid al-Istighfar)
اللَّهُمَّأَنْتَرَبِّيلَاإِلَهَإِلَّاأَنْتَ،خَلَقْتَنِيوَأَنَاعَبْدُكَ،وَأَنَاعَلَىعَهْدِكَوَوَعْدِكَمَااسْتَطَعْتُ
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Transliteration
Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana abduka, wa ana ala ahdika wa wa'dika m astata't
Translation
O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I keep Your covenant and promise as best I can.
Context
This profound supplication, known as Sayyid al-Istighfar (The Master of Seeking Forgiveness), is a comprehensive declaration of a believer's submission to Allah. It commences with an affirmation of Allah's sole Lordship and creative power, followed by the servant's humble acknowledgment of their created status and their commitment to Allah's covenant and promise. This statement encapsulates the essence of sincere repentance and monotheism.
Benefit
Reciting this dua with sincerity is believed to be a means of attaining profound forgiveness from Allah. According to the Sunnah, whoever recites it with conviction in the evening and dies before morning, or in the morning and dies before evening, will be among the people of Paradise.
When to Recite
It is recommended to recite this powerful dua both in the morning and in the evening.