Duas for forgiveness (istighfar)
Duas of istighfar to seek Allah’s forgiveness, from the Qur’an and Sunnah.
The best way to seek forgiveness
O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I keep Your covenant and promise as much as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me, and I acknowledge my sins, so forgive me, for none forgives sins but You.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6306
Your forgiveness, our Lord
We hear and obey. We seek Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the final return.
Forgive and remove our misdeeds
Our Lord, forgive our sins, remove our misdeeds, and let our lives end among the righteous.
The best of those who show mercy
Our Lord, we believe. Forgive us and have mercy on us. You are the best of those who show mercy.
My Lord, forgive and have mercy
My Lord, forgive and have mercy. You are the best of those who show mercy.
I have wronged myself; forgive me
My Lord, I have wronged myself, so forgive me.
Mercy and forgiveness for those who return
Our Lord, Your mercy and knowledge encompass everything. Forgive those who repent and follow Your way, and protect them from the punishment of the Fire.
Forgive us, Mighty and Wise
Forgive us, our Lord. You are the Mighty, the Wise.
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