Repentance in Assembly — Rabbighfirli wa Tub 'alayya
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 1516
((عَنِابْنِعُمَرَرضياللهعنهقَاَلَ:كَانَيُعَدُّلِرَسُولِاللَّهِصلىاللهعليهوسلمفِيالْمَجْلِسِالوَاحِدِمِائَةُمَرَّةٍمِنْقَبْلِأَنْيَقُومَ:((رَبِّاغْفِرْلِي،وَتُبْعَلَيَّ،إِنَّكَأَنْتَالتَّوَّابُالغَفُورُ)).
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Transliteration
Rabbighfirli, wa tub 'alayya, innaka antat-Tawwab al-Ghafoor.
Translation
My Lord, forgive me and turn to me (in acceptance of my repentance). Indeed, You are The Accepter of Repentance, The Oft-Forgiving.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would ask for Allah's forgiveness and repentance one hundred times in a single sitting. This dua was a regular practice, showing his constant awareness of Allah and need for His mercy.
Benefit
This supplication cultivates humility and a constant state of seeking forgiveness, reminding us that even the most righteous need to turn to Allah frequently.
When to Recite
Recited frequently, especially before concluding any gathering or task.