Ramadan is a special opportunity to seek Allah's forgiveness. Among the most important supplications is the dua taught by the Prophet ﷺ to Aishah رضي الله عنها for Laylatul Qadr.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'anni.
O Allah, You are Most Forgiving and love to forgive, so forgive me.
Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim — Night prayer supplications
Authenticity: Authentic general prayer supplications
Meaning and Explanation
The dua asks Allah to pardon and forgive the believer.
When to Recite
Read it frequently during Ramadan, especially in the last ten nights.
How to Recite
Recite it sincerely and combine it with repentance, leaving sins and resolving to return to Allah.
Important Notes
This is the authentic supplication taught for Laylatul Qadr and is also suitable as a general Ramadan forgiveness dua.
Benefits
It is especially appropriate throughout Ramadan and during the last ten nights when seeking Laylatul Qadr.
Content type: Hadith
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