Sayyid al-Istighfar (Master Supplication for Forgiveness)
The Sayyid al-Istighfar (Master Supplication for Forgiveness) is an authentic Islamic supplication recited during Generalrites to seek Allah's mercy, guidance, and spiritual acceptance.
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Arabic
سید الاستغفاراللَّهُمَّ أَنتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ، 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 أَنتَ
Transliteration
Allāhumma anta rabbī lā ilāha illā ant, khalaqtanī wa anā ʿabduk, wa anā ʿalā ʿahdika wa waʿdika mastataʿt, aʿūdhu bika min sharri mā ṣanaʿt, abūʾu laka biniʿmatika ʿalayya wa abūʾu bidhambī, faghfirlī fa-innahū lā yaghfirudh-dhunūba illā ant.
Translation
“O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant. I am bound to Your covenant and promise to the best of my ability. I seek refuge with You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me and my sins. Forgive me, for none forgives sins but You.”
Urdu Translation
اے اللہ! تو میرا رب ہے، تیرے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں۔ تو نے مجھے پیدا کیا اور میں تیرا بندہ ہوں۔ میں اپنی طاقت کے مطابق تیرے عہد و وعدے پر قائم ہوں۔ اپنے کردار کے شر سے تیری پناہ مانگتا ہوں۔ تیری نعمتوں کا اقرار اور اپنے گناہوں کا اعتراف کرتا ہوں۔ مجھے بخش دے، کیونکہ تیرے سوا کوئی گناہ نہیں بخشتا۔
When to recite
Sahih Bukhari 6306
Context & Practical Advice
Frequently asked questions
When should you recite the Sayyid al-Istighfar (Master Supplication for Forgiveness)?
Pilgrims recite this dua during their General journey, particularly when engaging in the corresponding rites of Hajj or Umrah according to the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
What is the spiritual benefit and source of this supplication?
This supplication is recorded in authentic Islamic tradition (Sahih Bukhari 6306) to seek Allah's guidance, forgiveness, and blessings throughout the pilgrimage.
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