Dua: Returning a Supplication of Forgiveness
Returning a supplication of forgiveness. Istighfar, tasbih, tahmid and gatherings.
What is the dua for returning a supplication of forgiveness?
The dua for returning a supplication of forgiveness begins “Walaka”, meaning “And you”. It is reported in Ahmad 5/82, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Returning a Supplication of Forgiveness in Arabic
Transliteration
Walaka
Meaning in English
And you.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Returning a supplication of forgiveness”.
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 Ahmad 5/82.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for returning a supplication of forgiveness?
The dua for returning a supplication of forgiveness begins “Walaka”, meaning “And you”. It is reported in Ahmad 5/82, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for returning a supplication of forgiveness mean?
And you.
How do you pronounce the dua for returning a supplication of forgiveness?
The transliteration is: Walaka
Where is the dua for returning a supplication of forgiveness reported?
Ahmad 5/82. 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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