Forgive Our Excesses (3:147)
After setbacks, before the next trial
Also searched as: rabbana ighfir lana dhunubana • 3 147 rabbana dua
Arabic
رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَإِسْرَافَنَا فِي أَمْرِنَا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Transliteration
Rabbana ighfir lana dhunubana wa israfana fi amrina, wa thabbit aqdamana, wansurna alal-qawmil-kafirin.
Meaning
Our Lord, forgive our sins and excesses, make our feet firm, and help us against disbelievers.
Reference
Quran 3:147
When to recite
After mistakes, before challenges • Often
Virtue
The Uhud-generation’s order of asks: forgiveness first, firmness second, victory last.
Sources & review
Quran 3:147
Quranic dua • Grade: Quranic • 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 Forgive Our Excesses (3:147)?
After mistakes, before challenges. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Forgive Our Excesses (3:147)?
The Uhud-generation’s order of asks: forgiveness first, firmness second, victory last.
Where is Forgive Our Excesses (3:147) from?
Source: Quran 3:147. Grade: Quranic. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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