The Prophet ﷺ taught that a servant is closest to Allah while in prostration (Sujud). Therefore, believers are strongly encouraged to increase sincere supplications during Sujud.
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ وَأَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ وَعَلَانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ
Allahummaghfir li dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, wa awwalahu wa akhirahu, wa 'alaniyatahu wa sirrahu.
O Allah, forgive all my sins: the small and the great, the first and the last, the open and the hidden.
Hadith — Sahih Muslim — Book of Prayer
Authenticity: Authentic hadith tradition
Meaning and Explanation
The supplication seeks comprehensive forgiveness for every conceivable type of sin while the believer is in the ultimate posture of physical and spiritual humility.
When to Recite
During obligatory and voluntary prayers while in the state of prostration (Sujud).
How to Recite
After reciting 'Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la' three times, make this Dua with deep humility and presence of heart.
Important Notes
This authentic wording is reported in Sahih Muslim (483). The Prophet ﷺ said: 'The nearest a servant comes to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so make abundant supplication.'
Benefits
Maximizes the likelihood of accepted Dua, wipes away past and present shortcomings, and deepens spiritual closeness to Allah.
Additional Duas
Content type: Hadith
Tags:
prophet dua in sujud
sujud dua
sajdah dua
prostration supplication
forgiveness dua
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
According to most scholars, in voluntary (Nafl) prayers, personal Duas in any language are widely permitted. In obligatory (Fard) prayers, scholars generally recommend sticking to Arabic supplications from the Quran and Sunnah.
Yes, you should first recite the obligatory glorification 'Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la' at least 3 times, and then follow it with supplications taught by the Prophet ﷺ.