Islamic prayer
Dua Masnoon (for every occasion) and Hizb ul Bahr
A short dua of the Prophet for forgiveness and mercy, in Arabic, in English letters and with its meaning.
- 1 verse
- Under a minute to recite
- Dua Masnoon (for every occasion) and Hizb ul Bahr
اللهم اغفر لي وارحمني واهدني وعافني وارزقني
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Allahumma ighfir li warhamni wahdini wa 'afini warzuqni
O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, grant me well-being, and provide for me.
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When it is recited
Many Sunni Muslims recite supplications for forgiveness and mercy during daily remembrance or personal prayer. This short dua can be recited whenever someone wishes to turn to Allah in repentance and ask for mercy. No particular season or fixed occasion is specified here.
Where it comes from
Masnoon duas are supplications associated with the Prophet Muhammad’s teachings and practice, transmitted in the hadith tradition. The text presented here is identified as a short prophetic dua for forgiveness and mercy. Hizb ul Bahr, also named in the title, is a separate devotional litany attributed to the Sufi teacher Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili.
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Questions about Dua Masnoon (for every occasion) and Hizb ul Bahr
What does this dua ask for?
It asks Allah for forgiveness and mercy, expressing repentance and reliance on Him.
How long does it take to recite?
The text is presented as 1 verse and takes under a minute to recite. Here, “verse” describes the short text; it does not identify it as a Qur’anic verse.
Can I read it in English letters?
Yes. The Arabic text is accompanied by English letters to help with pronunciation, along with its meaning.
Is this the full Hizb ul Bahr?
The text presented here is a short dua of the Prophet for forgiveness and mercy, not the full Hizb ul Bahr. Although both appear in the title, they are distinct devotional texts.
