Allahummaghfirli Warhamni is a beautiful and comprehensive dua that was recited by the messenger of Allah (ﷺ) between two sujoods as well as teaching who newly entered Islam to supplicate it.
This dua asks Allah for forgiveness, mercy, guidance, and blessings. We will discuss in detail how it is written in Arabic and its Meaning and benefits of reciting it.
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In Arabic
The full Dua is written in Arabic with the Diacritical as:
اَللَّهُمَّ اِغْفِرْ لِي , وَارْحَمْنِي , وَاهْدِنِي , وَعَافِنِي , وَارْزُقْنِي
and Without the Diacritical:
اللهم اغفر لي، وارحمني، واهدني، وعافني، وارزقني
Transliteration
Allahummaghfirli Warhamni Wahdini Waafini Warzuqni
Meaning
“O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, grant me well-being, and grant me provision“
The Dua is Asking Allah for 5 things which are:
- Aghfirli: Asking for forgiveness from Allah for the sins committed.
- Arhamni: Asking for Allah’s mercy
- Ahdini: Asking Allah for guidance on the right path.
- Afini: Asking Allah to be well-being and good health.
- Arzuqni: Asking Allah to provide him with his needs like food, shelter knowledge, etc…
Pronunciation
The following video we have made will help you learn the proper pronunciation of the Dua word by word:
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Dua Benefits
The Dua provides plenty of benefits as it will provide the things that this supplication is asking for which are:
- Seeking Forgiveness: By asking Allah to forgive them, individuals acknowledge their mistakes, sins, and shortcomings. This dua reflects sincere repentance and a desire to be cleansed from any wrongdoing. Seeking Allah’s forgiveness leads to spiritual purification and a closer relationship with Him.
- Seeking Mercy: The dua seeks Allah’s mercy, encompassing His compassion, love, and forgiveness. By asking for His mercy, individuals seek His compassion and benevolence, knowing that only through His mercy can they find solace and forgiveness for their past and future shortcomings.
- Seeking Guidance: By requesting guidance from Allah, individuals recognize their need for His divine guidance in navigating life’s challenges and making choices. Seeking Allah’s guidance is acknowledging reliance on His wisdom and seeking His direction to make decisions aligned with His will.
- Seeking Well-being: The dua asks for well-being and protection. It is a supplication for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. By seeking Allah’s protection, individuals ask for preservation from harm, calamities, and afflictions, and the blessings of health, peace, and tranquility.
- Seeking sustenance: The dua seeks Allah’s provision and sustenance. It is a supplication for both material and spiritual provisions. By asking Allah to provide for them, individuals express their trust in His ability to meet their needs and sustain them in all aspects of life.
- It is very short and simple yet comprehensive so it is easy to memorize and recite frequently.
- You will earn good deeds for following Sunnah by reciting between two sujoods
Dua Source
Ibn ‘Abbas reported that the Prophet used to say between the two sajdas, “Allāhummaghfir lī, warḥamnī, waḥdinī, wa`āfinī warzuqnī.”
[Abu Dawud]
Another Hadith:
Tariq bin Ashyam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever a man accepted Islam, the Prophet (ﷺ) would show him how to perform Salat and then direct him to supplicate: “Allahumm-aghfir li, warhamni, wa-hdini, wa ‘afini, warzuqni”
[Muslim].
Alhamdulillah