Sayyidul Istighfar (Best Dua for Forgiveness)
The master of all forgiveness duas, morning and evening
Also searched as: sayyidul istighfar • syed ul istighfar dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Transliteration
Allahumma anta Rabbi, la ilaha illa ant. Khalaqtani wa ana abduk, wa ana ala ahdika wa wa’dika mastata’t. A’udhu bika min sharri ma sana’t, abu’u laka bini’matika alayya, wa abu’u bidhanbi, faghfir li, fa innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa ant.
Meaning
O Allah, You are my Lord; none is worthy of worship but You. You created me and I am Your servant, keeping my covenant and promise to You as best I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil I have done. I admit Your blessings upon me and I admit my sin — so forgive me, for none forgives sins but You.
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari
When to recite
Morning and evening • Once each
Virtue
Whoever says it during the day with firm faith and dies before evening will be among the people of Paradise — and likewise at night.
Sources & review
Sahih al-Bukhari
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Shaddad ibn Aws • Grade: Sahih • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Sayyidul Istighfar (Best Dua for Forgiveness)?
Morning and evening. Repeat: Once each.
What is the virtue of Sayyidul Istighfar (Best Dua for Forgiveness)?
Whoever says it during the day with firm faith and dies before evening will be among the people of Paradise — and likewise at night.
Where is Sayyidul Istighfar (Best Dua for Forgiveness) from?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari (narrated by Shaddad ibn Aws). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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