Dua Upon Committing a Sin
Upon committing a sin. Istighfar, tasbih, tahmid and gatherings.
What is the dua for upon committing a sin?
The dua for upon committing a sin is given in Arabic below, meaning “There is not any slave of Allah who commits a sin, then he perfects his purification and stands to pray two Rak'ahs…”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/86, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
Upon Committing a Sin in Arabic
Meaning in English
There is not any slave of Allah who commits a sin, then he perfects his purification and stands to pray two Rak'ahs of prayer, then seeks Allah's forgiveness, except that Allah will forgive him.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Upon committing a sin”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/86.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for upon committing a sin?
The dua for upon committing a sin is given in Arabic below, meaning “There is not any slave of Allah who commits a sin, then he perfects his purification and stands to pray two Rak'ahs…”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/86, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for upon committing a sin mean?
There is not any slave of Allah who commits a sin, then he perfects his purification and stands to pray two Rak'ahs of prayer, then seeks Allah's forgiveness, except that Allah will forgive him.
Where is the dua for upon committing a sin reported?
Abu Dawud 2/86. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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