Dua for Forgiveness, Mercy, Guidance, and Rizq
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي وَاهْدِنِي وَعَافِنِي وَارْزُقْنِي
Transliteration
Allāhumma ighfir lī warḥamnī wahdinī waʿāfinī warzuqnī
Translation
O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, grant me well-being, and provide for me
Reference: Tariq bin Ashyam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Whenever a man entered the fold of Islam, the Prophet (ﷺ) would show him how to perform Salat and then direct him to supplicate: “Allahumm-aghfir li, warhamni, wa-hdini, wa ‘afini, warzuqni (O Allah! Forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, guard me against harm and provide me with sustenance and salvation).”‘ [Muslim].
In another narration Tariq said: A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said to him: “O Messenger of Allah! What shall I say if I want to pray to my Rubb?” He (ﷺ) said, “Say: ‘Allahumma-ghfir li, warhamni, wa ‘afini, warzuqni (O Allah! Forgive me, have mercy on me, protect me and provide me with sustenance).’ Surely, this supplication is better for you in this life and in the Hereafter.”
Riyad as-Salihin, 1469
In-Book Reference: Book 16, Hadith 5
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The dua ‘اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي’ is one of those all-encompassing supplications that we can turn to in every situation. Whether you’re seeking forgiveness, asking for mercy, looking for guidance, or just praying for well-being and sustenance, this dua covers it all. It’s a beautiful reminder of how much we need Allah’s support in every aspect of our lives, and reciting it regularly can bring a sense of peace and reliance on His infinite mercy.
