Dua For Forgiveness Of Sins

Islam is a religion that promotes peace and harmony amongst its believers. Muslims are encouraged to strive for goodness and a life that is devoted to looking after themselves and the community surrounding them. Self-betterment is a process in life and can be successfully practiced through patience and steadfastness.

However, there comes a point in life where we fall victim to the whispers of the Shaytan (devil) and find ourselves weakened by low Imaan (faith). It is during this time period one must do the deep work to recover from such phases in life. Our creator is the most forgiving and it is vital to keep this monumental truth at the forefront of our consciousness.

Charity Meals have carefully selected a list of powerful duas to help erase both minor and major sins In’Sha’Allah. Maybe you’re looking to repent for a specific sin that has been eating away at your guilt, or you are looking to begin incorporating powerful duas into your prayer routine, or you’re simply browsing out of curiosity, then this blog post is for you.

The Master of Istighfar (Sayyidul Istighfar)

"Allahumma anta Rabbi, la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana ‘abduka..."
“O Allah, You are my Lord, none has the right to be worshipped but You. You created me, and I am Your servant.”

(Bukhari)

This is one of the most powerful duas for istighfar, wiping out past sins completely when said with sincerity.

Qur’anic Dua for Forgiveness (Surah Al-Imran 3:193-194)

"Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and remit from us our evil deeds, and make us die the death of the righteous."

(Quran 3:193)

A deeply moving Quranic dua for forgiveness asking for purification and righteous death.

Dua of Adam (AS) – Surah Al-A'raf 7:23

"Rabbana ẓalamna anfusana wa in lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakunanna min al-khasireen."
“Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.”

(Qur’an 7:23)

This is the dua for tawbah of the first human, accepted by Allah — a powerful template for asking for forgiveness in Islam.

Dua of Yunus (AS) – Surah Al-Anbiya 21:87

"La ilaha illa Anta, subhanaka, inni kuntu minaz-zalimin."
“There is no deity except You. Glory be to You! Indeed, I was among the wrongdoers.”
(Qur’an 21:87)

A short, urgent dua for forgiveness of major sins, especially powerful in times of desperation.

Prophetic Istighfar

"Astaghfirullaha Rabbi min kulli dhambin wa atubu ilayh."
“I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, from every sin I committed, and I turn to Him in repentance.”
Repeat often throughout the day as a simple yet powerful dua for maghfirah.

Dua for Comprehensive Forgiveness

"Allahumma inni asaluka al-‘afwa wal-‘afiyah fid-dunya wal-akhirah."
“O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in this world and the Hereafter.”
This encompasses both spiritual and worldly well-being — perfect for holistic forgiveness of sins in Islam.

In Islam, seeking forgiveness is a gateway to Allah’s (SWT) infinite mercy. Whether you're seeking a dua for forgiveness of major sins, a dua for istighfar, or a Quranic dua for forgiveness. Let’s revive our connection with Allah through sincere tawbah (repentance) and maghfirah (forgiveness). May Allah (SWT) accept our repentance and continue to guid us, Ameen.