Meaning and benefit
It gently trains the heart to keep asking for forgiveness and mercy, even after hearing about lofty ideals and heavy warnings, and to see Allah as the ultimate source of compassion
Background
This closing supplication of al‑Mu’minūn asks Allah for forgiveness and mercy and recognizes that the Merciful is the best of those who show mercy It appears at the end of a that describes believers’ traits, the stories of several prophets, and the fate of those who deny the truth, summarizing the believer’s plea in simple, humble words
Source note
Classification: Quranic
This is a Qur’anic supplication from al‑Mu’minūn (23:118). Its short wording shows that a few sincere words can be deeply meaningful.