Allah calls those who have sinned not to despair of His mercy, but to return to Him in repentance. This verse is the ultimate invitation to a fresh start and a second chance at righteousness.
قُلْ يَا عِبَادِيَ الَّذِينَ أَسْرَفُوا عَلَى أَنْفُسِهِمْ لَا تَقْنَطُوا مِنْ رَحْمَةِ اللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ
Qul ya 'ibadiyalladhina asrafu 'ala anfusihim la taqnatu min rahmatillah. Innal-laha yaghfiru dhunuba jami'a. Innahu huwal-Ghafurur-Rahim.
Say: O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.
Quran — The Holy Quran — Quran 39:53
Authenticity: Quranic verse
Meaning and Explanation
The verse teaches that no matter the scale of one's mistakes, sincere repentance opens the door to a new beginning because Allah's mercy is limitless.
When to Recite
Whenever feeling regret after sin, feeling 'stuck' in a cycle of mistakes, or seeking a fresh spiritual start.
How to Recite
Recite it as a reminder of Allah's love, then follow up with sincere 'Tawbah' (repentance) and a committed effort to do good.
Important Notes
A second chance is active, not passive. It requires turning away from the wrong and turning toward the right.
Benefits
Provides spiritual hope, prevents depression caused by guilt, and encourages immediate positive change.
Additional Duas
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَتُبْ عَلَيَّ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Rabbi-ghfir li wa tub 'alayya innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Rahim
Content type: Quran
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