Dua #284•Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 1521

After Sin - Dua for Repentance (2 Rakat Prayer)

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Allah's Messenger ﷺ said, "When someone does a sin, then makes wudu properly, stands and prays two rak'ats, and asks Allah for forgiveness - Allah will forgive him." Then he recited this verse –

#284

وَالَّذِينَ إِذَا فَعَلُوا فَاحِشَةً أَوْ ظَلَمُوا أَنفُسَهُمْ ذَكَرُوا اللَّهَ فَاسْتَغْفَرُوا لِذُنُوبِهِمْ وَمَن يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَلَمْ يُصِرُّوا عَلَىٰ مَا فَعَلُوا وَهُمْ يَعْلَمُونَ ﴿١٣٥﴾ أُولَٰئِكَ جَزَاؤُهُم مَّغْفِرَةٌ مِّن رَّبِّهِمْ وَجَنَّاتٌ تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا ۚ وَنِعْمَ أَجْرُ الْعَامِلِينَ ﴿١٣٦﴾

Translation

(135) And those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves [by transgression], remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins - and who can forgive sins except Allah ? - and [who] do not persist in what they have done while they know. (136) Those - their reward is forgiveness from their Lord and gardens beneath which rivers flow [in Paradise], wherein they will abide eternally; and excellent is the reward of the [righteous] workers. (Sura Ali Imran 3:135-136)

Benefits & Virtues

This dua for repentance after sin helps Muslims turn back to Allah with a clean heart. It asks for forgiveness and mercy. It gives hope for Jannah and a new beginning after every mistake.

Dua for repentance brings Allah's forgiveness and removes old sins quickly.
Salatul tawbah leads you to Jannah and rivers flowing beneath it as reward.
Astaghfirullah in prayer softens the heart and stops you from repeating sins.
Dua for forgiveness of sins fills your daily life with Allah's mercy and Barakah.
Repentance in islam gives hope and makes your good deeds strong and clean.
When to Recite Dua for Repentance

Common Questions

You can make istikhara anytime except after fajr and asr. You may do it with extra rakahs or inside sunnah prayers. Salatul istikhara is simple for Muslims to follow.

It asks Allah for the better choice through His knowledge and power. This dua for guidance is said after salatul istikhara or anytime you feel confused about an important decision.

In dua istikhara, you can read any surah. Most people recite surah al-kafirun in the first rakah and surah al-ikhlas in the second. These are short and easy for all Muslims.

You can pray salatul istikhara anytime voluntary prayers are allowed. Do not make it after fajr and asr. This makes dua for istikhara flexible for those who need guidance.

There is no limit for salatul istikhara or dua for guidance. Repeat it as many times as you need until you feel clear and calm about your decision.