Mushna Dua Library
Forgive My Sins and Guide Me to the Best Course
My Flaws
Transliteration
Allāhumma-ghfir lī dhanbī wa khaṭaʾī wa ʿamdī. Allāhumma innī astahdīka li-arshadi amrī, wa aʿūdhu bika min sharri nafsī.
Translation
O Allah, forgive my sins, my unintentional mistakes and my intentional mistakes. O Allah, I ask You to guide me to the soundest course in my affairs, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of my own soul.
Understand the dua
Background & benefit
Uthman ibn Abi al-As reported hearing the Prophet ﷺ supplicate with these words. It is a concise dua for people who recognize both their obvious sins and hidden weaknesses.
For forgiveness, better judgement, protection from self-sabotage and guidance toward the best decision.
Recite when making tawbah, after mistakes, before a difficult decision, or when struggling with the nafs.
Source & authenticity
Source: Hadith/Dhikr
Reference: Musnad Ahmad 16313 / 28816
Authenticity: Sahih
This supplication is reported in Musnad Ahmad and has been graded authentic. It combines seeking forgiveness for mistakes and sins with asking Allah for guidance and protection from the evil of the self.
Categories
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