As we’ve reached the last 10 days of Ramadan, Laylatul Qadr is just around the corner. Muslims make themselves involved so much in the last 10 days in Dhikr and increase the remembrance of Allah (SWT). Did you know which is the best Dua that shall be recited in the last 10 days? Well, it’s Allahumma Innaka Afuwwun Tuhibbul Afwa fa’fu Anni, which is one of the best Dua’s for forgiveness. This Dua was recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) to Aisha (RA) to supplicate on the Night of Decree; i.e. Laylatul Qadr.
Dua For Laylatul Qadr in Hadith
It was reported by Aisha (May Allah be pleased with her) that:
I asked: “O Messenger of Allah! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should I supplicate in it?” He (SAWS) replied, “You should supplicate: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me).” – At-Tirmidhi
Allahumma Innaka Afuwwun Tuhibbul Afwa fa’fu Anni Meaning in English Translation
O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me.
Allah is Al-Ghaffar (The Most Forgiving One), which is one of his most beautiful 99 names. Recite the Dua with complete faith that your Dua will be accepted and Allah (SWT) may forgive your sins. After all, Allah loves you more than 70 mothers and He loves the one who repents. So grab this amazing opportunity to ask for forgiveness on this night.
As you know Laylatul Qadr is the night which is better than a thousand months, search for this night in the last 10 days of Ramadan, do as much dhikr as you can, find Laylatul Qadr, and take maximum benefit by reciting this Dua.
Memorize the Dua for Laylatul Qadr in Arabic along with the English translation so that you remember the meaning during the recitation. After all, understanding the Quranic verses with it’s meaning is the best form of dhikr.
Undoubtedly, reciting Allahumma innaka afuwwun dua is the best form of dhikr for the night of Laylatul Qadr, but you can recite this Dua on a regular basis as well, to seek forgiveness from Allah.