13/59. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 1302 — Abu Bakr's Dua in Prayer
Another kind of supplication
Allahumma Inni Zalamtu Nafsi: Abu Bakr's Dua in Prayer
Sunan an-Nasai : 1302
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 1302
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي حَبِيبٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الْخَيْرِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرٍ الصِّدِّيقِ، - رضى الله عنهما أَنَّهُ قَالَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلِّمْنِي دُعَاءً أَدْعُو بِهِ فِي صَلاَتِي . قَالَ " قُلِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِي ظُلْمًا كَثِيرًا وَلاَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَغْفِرَةً مِنْ عِنْدِكَ وَارْحَمْنِي إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ " .
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Narrated from:
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr, from Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, may Allah (SWT) be pleased with them both, that he said to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): "Teach me a supplication that I may recite in my prayer." He said: "Say: 'Alahumma inni zalamtu afsi zulman kathiran wa la yaghfirudhunub illa anta faghfirli maghfiratan min 'indika warhamni innaka antalGhafurur-Rahim (O Allah, verily I have wronged myself much and there is None who forgives sins except You. Grant me forgiveness from You and have mercy on me for You are the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.)'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 1302In-book reference : Book 13, Hadith 124English translation : Vol. 2, Book 13, Hadith 1303
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 1302
This Hadith gives a well-known dua in prayer taught by the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) to Abu Bakr As-Siddiq. Abu Bakr asked for a supplication that he could recite in his salah. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) taught him to admit his own wrongdoing, confess that none forgives sins except Allah, and ask for forgiveness and mercy from Him. The dua is simple, honest, and deeply humble. It does not focus on blaming others. It turns the heart back to Allah. For anyone searching for Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi dua, this Hadith shows how a believer can speak to Allah with need, hope, and trust in His forgiveness.
What we learn from this hadith
- A believer may ask to be taught beneficial supplications for prayer.
- The dua begins with humble admission of one's own wrongdoing.
- Forgiveness and mercy are sought from Allah alone.
