Duas for Forgiveness: Seeking Allah's Pardon
Seeking forgiveness is a vital part of a believer's relationship with Allah. These duas for forgiveness offer a way to repent and seek Allah's pardon. Whether it's through the heartfelt words of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) or the supplications from the Qur'an, these prayers guide us in asking for mercy and forgiveness. Recite them with sincerity, and turn back to Allah with a repentant heart.
Dua Kumayl
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْألُكَ بِرَحْمَتِكَ الَّتِي وَسِعَتْ كُلَّ شَيٍْء
O Allah, I ask You by Your mercy, which embraces all things;
Dua Kumayl, advised by Imam Ali (a) to Kumayl Ibn Ziyad, is recited on Thursday nights or during Rajab. It seeks protection from evils and plots.
Dua Kumayl, with its recitation
Sahifa Sajjadiyya 31: For Repentance (Tawba)
أَللَّهُمَّ يَا مَنْ لا يَصِفُهُ نَعْتُ الْوَاصِفِينَ ،
O God, O He Whom the description of the describers does not encompass,
This dua from Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) focuses on repentance. It is a heartfelt plea for Allah's forgiveness and a return to His path.
Sahifa Sajjadiyya 12: Confession and Seeking Repentance
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنَّهُ يَحْجُبُنِي عَنْ مَسْأَلَتِكَ خِلَالٌ ثَلَاثٌ
O Allah, three things hold me back from asking You.
In this supplication, Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) confesses and seeks repentance. It is a personal appeal to Allah for forgiveness.
Sahifa Sajjadiyya 12: His Supplication in Confession and in Seeking Repentance Toward God
Sahifa Sajjadiyya 16: Release From Sins and Pardon
أللَّهُمَّ يَا مَنْ بِرَحْمَتِهِ يَسْتَغِيثُ الْمُذْنِبُونَ،
1.O God, O He through whose Mercy sinners seek aid!
This supplication by Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) asks for release from sins and seeks Allah's pardon. It is a plea for divine mercy.
Sahifa Sajjadiyya 16: In Asking Release From Sins and Seeking Pardon, with its recitation
Sahifa Sajjadiyya 38: In Asking Pardon
أَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعْتَذِرُ إِلَيْكَ
O Allah, I apologize to You
Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) offers this dua to ask for pardon. It is a sincere apology to Allah for past transgressions.
Sahifa Sajjadiyya 39: Asking Pardon and Mercy
أَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهِ
O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and his family
This dua by Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) seeks both pardon and mercy from Allah. It is a comprehensive supplication for forgiveness.
Sahifa Sajjadiyya 9: Yearning to Ask Forgiveness
أَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهِ
O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and his family
In this supplication, Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) expresses a deep yearning to seek Allah's forgiveness. It reflects a sincere desire for divine mercy.
Sahifa Sajjadiyya 9: In Yearning to Ask Forgiveness From God
Rabbana Duas: Surah al-A'raf 7:23
رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَآ أَنفُسَنَا وَإِن لَّمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ ٱلْخَٰسِرِينَ
Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves! If You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.
This Rabbana dua, recited by Prophet Adam (a) and Hawwa, is a plea for forgiveness after their transgression. It is a reminder of human fallibility and the need for Allah's mercy.
Rabbana Duas: Surah Al 'Imran 3:16
رَبَّنَآ إِنَّنَآ ءَامَنَّا فَٱغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَقِنَا عَذَابَ ٱلنَّارِ
Our Lord! Indeed, we have faith. So forgive us our sins, and save us from the punishment of the Fire.
This Rabbana dua is a request for forgiveness and protection from the Fire, recited by the God-fearing. It emphasizes faith and the hope for divine pardon.
Questions
What is Dua Kumayl?
Dua Kumayl is a supplication advised by Imam Ali (a) to Kumayl Ibn Ziyad, recited on Thursday nights or during Rajab for protection from evils.
What is the focus of Sahifa Sajjadiyya 31?
Sahifa Sajjadiyya 31 is focused on repentance, offering a heartfelt plea for Allah's forgiveness and guidance back to His path.
Who recited the Rabbana Dua in Surah al-A'raf 7:23?
The Rabbana Dua in Surah al-A'raf 7:23 was recited by Prophet Adam (a) and Hawwa after they ate from the tree, seeking forgiveness from Allah.