Dua for Laylat al-Qadr
Explanation
This is the dua to be recited on Laylat al-Qadr. Laylat al-Qadr is a night better than a thousand months; the Holy Quran informs us of this. On that night various acts of worship are to be performed and this dua is to be recited; indeed, it should be recited many times.
Dua Text
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Transliteration
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni.
Meaning
O Allah, You are the Pardoner, You love to pardon, so pardon me.
What Is Asked in This Dua
Recalling that Allah loves to pardon, one asks for the pardoning of one’s sins.
When and How to Recite
It is recited many times on Laylat al-Qadr; it is also recommended to recite it during the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dua is recited on Laylat al-Qadr?
The dua “Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni” is recited many times.
What does it mean?
O Allah, You are the Pardoner, You love to pardon, so pardon me.
Why is Laylat al-Qadr important?
It is the night that the Holy Quran declares to be better than a thousand months.
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 599.
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Published: 28 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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