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Musa’s Dua for Forgiveness for Himself and His Brother

Musa’s Dua for Forgiveness for Himself and His Brother

Quran
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِأَخِي وَأَدْخِلْنَا فِي رَحْمَتِكَ وَأَنْتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ

Transliteration

Rabbighfir lī wa li-akhī wa adkhilnā fī raḥmatika wa anta arḥamur-rāḥimīn.

Translation

My Lord, forgive me and my brother and admit us into Your mercy, for You are the most merciful of the merciful.

Understand the dua

Background & benefit

Background

Prophet Musa عليه السلام made this dua after returning to his people and finding that they had fallen into grave error. He asked forgiveness and mercy for himself and his brother Harun عليه السلام.

Benefit

A dua for forgiveness, mercy, family bonds, and asking Allah to include loved ones in His mercy.

When to recite

Recite when asking Allah to forgive you and your family, especially siblings or close loved ones.

Source & authenticity

Source: Quran

Reference: Quran 7:151

Authenticity: Quranic

Quranic supplication. The wording is from the Quran, so the Arabic should be recited as it appears in the mushaf.

Categories

Life situation

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