What Does the Allahummaghfirli Hediati Dua Mean?
The “Allahummaghfirli hediati” prayer, recited by our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and frequently invoked by Muslims, is an important supplication for seeking forgiveness of sins and desiring good character. This prayer encompasses the forgiveness of both intentional errors and unintentional shortcomings.
Meaning of the Allahummaghfirli Hediati Dua
Our Prophet – peace and blessings be upon him – made the following supplication:
Meaning: “O Allah, forgive me for what I have committed knowingly out of ignorance, and guide me to the best of my affairs. The best of affairs is only granted by You, and evil is averted only by You.” (Heysemi, Adiyah, 33, No: 17365)
Arabic & Turkish Recitation of the Allahummaghfirli Hediati Dua
Arabic: Allâhümmeğfirli ma kad zelletu fîhi min ‘ilmike, ve huddinî ilâ eûsati ehvalî, fe innaka hayrun Hâd.
Turkish Recitation: Allahummeğfir li mâ kad zelle tu fihi min ‘ilmik, ve hud dinî ila evsati ahvalî, fe innake hayrun had.
Virtues of the Allahummaghfirli Hediati Dua
The virtue of this prayer lies not only in obtaining forgiveness for sins but also in being a means to find the right path and acquire good character. Our Prophet’s supplication contributes to the spiritual development of Muslims.
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