Repentance (Tawbah) is the act of turning back to Allah with remorse. The Quran records the dua of Adam (AS) and Hawwa (AS) as the ultimate example of seeking a fresh start after a mistake.
رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنْفُسَنَا وَإِنْ لَمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ
Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa illam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakunanna minal-khasireen.
Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.
Quran — The Holy Quran — Quran 7:23
Authenticity: Quranic verse
Meaning and Explanation
Repentance means returning sincerely to Allah, acknowledging the harm done to one's own soul, and seeking His divine intervention to avoid eternal loss.
When to Recite
After committing a sin, during the last third of the night, or whenever a person wants to renew their commitment to Allah.
How to Recite
Recite with a heavy heart, stop the sin immediately, regret it deeply, and resolve firmly never to return to it.
Important Notes
If a sin involved the rights of another person, you must seek their forgiveness or restore their rights as part of a complete repentance.
Benefits
Builds humility, removes the burden of guilt, and restores the believer's spiritual connection with Allah.
Additional Duas
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ رَبِّي مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Astaghfirullaha Rabbi min kulli dhanbin wa atubu ilayh
Content type: Quran
Tags:
dua for repentance
tawbah dua
repentance prayer
istighfar