Dua of Adam (asking forgiveness for oneself)
رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنْفُسَنَا وَإِنْ لَمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ
Rabbanā ẓalamnā anfusanā wa in lam taghfir lanā wa tarḥamnā la-nakūnanna mina’l-khāsirīn.
“Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, we will surely be among the losers.”
When to say it
Said when seeking forgiveness and admitting one's wrongdoing.
Virtue & benefit
These are the words with which Adam turned to his Lord and was accepted; a model of sincere repentance for all his descendants.
Source
Qur'an, Sūrat al-Aʿrāf 7:23.
Frequently asked
What dua did Adam say to repent?
He said "Rabbanā ẓalamnā anfusanā…", found in Sūrat al-Aʿrāf (7:23), acknowledging his wrong and asking for mercy.
Can I use the dua of Adam for my own sins?
Yes — it is a general, timeless supplication for forgiveness that any believer can recite.
Make this dua a daily habit
SABR helps you memorise and retain your everyday duas with spaced repetition — so the words are ready on your tongue when you need them.