Dua 40 Repentance and Forgiveness 2 min read

Forgiveness and Boundless Mercy

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) 23:118
Arabic text

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ، وَارْحَمْ، وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ.

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ

The Arabic text follows the Quran with full vocalisation. المؤمنون 23:118
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Transliteration Rabbi ghfir wa-rham wa Anta khayru r-raahimeen.
Meaning
MeaningEN

“My Lord, forgive and have mercy, and You are the best of the merciful.”

Meaning and significance

Form: the concluding verse of the surah. The verbs “ighfir” (اغْفِرْ) and “irham” (ارْحَمْ). A short, fundamental supplication combining the forgiveness of sins and the bestowal of mercy.

Commentary and lessons

Tafsir of Sheikh Abd al-Rahman al-Saadi

Sheikh as-Saadi writes: “Forgiveness (maghfirah) purifies a person from sins and their consequences, while mercy (rahmah) brings him every kind of good and happiness.”

Tafsir of Imam Ibn Kathir

Ibn Kathir emphasizes: “The conclusion of Surah ‘Al-Mu’minun’ with this majestic call indicates that the servant’s salvation rests upon the mercy of the Exalted Creator.”

Tafsir al-Baghawi

«…And say: “My Lord, forgive (me) and have mercy! And You are the best of those who show mercy!”…»

Supporting hadith

In Sahih al-Bukhari (No. 6368) it is reported from Aishah that the Prophet often prayed for forgiveness and mercy in his prostrations.

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