Dua of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: forgiveness and mercy

Taught to the Prophet ﷺ at the end of Surah Al-Mu'minun.

Arabic

How to say it

rab-bigh-fir war-ḥam wa an-ta khay-rur raa-ḥi-meen

Meaning

“My Lord, forgive and have mercy, for You are the best of those who show mercy.”

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