Islamic repentance involves recognizing the sin, stopping it, regretting it and resolving not to return to it.
رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنْفُسَنَا وَإِنْ لَمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ
Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa illam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakunanna minal-khasirin.
Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.
Quran — The Holy Quran — Surah At-Tahrim 66:8
Authenticity: Quranic supplication
Meaning and Explanation
The dua combines admission of wrongdoing with hope in Allah's forgiveness and mercy.
When to Recite
After committing a sin and whenever struggling with temptation.
How to Recite
Repent sincerely, avoid the cause of the sin and seek forgiveness.
Important Notes
Dua should accompany actual repentance and effort to avoid returning to the sin.
Benefits
Encourages tawbah, humility and leaving sinful behavior.
Additional Duas
Content type: Quran
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