Dua for Laylat al-Qadr: Allahumma Innaka Afuwwun

When Aishah رضي الله عنها asked what she should say if she found Laylat al-Qadr, the Prophet ﷺ taught her to ask Allah for pardon and forgiveness.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Transliteration

Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul-afwa fa’fu anni.

Translation

O Allah, You are Most Pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me.

Source

Hadith — Jami at-Tirmidhi — Dua for Laylat al-Qadr

Authenticity: Hasan/Sahih according to hadith grading

Meaning and Explanation

The dua asks Allah for pardon and forgiveness during the blessed nights of Ramadan.

During the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially when seeking Laylat al-Qadr.

Repeat the dua sincerely and combine it with prayer, Quran and other acts of worship.

This is the well-known supplication taught specifically in connection with Laylat al-Qadr.

Forgiveness, pardon and mercy.

Content type: Hadith

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