Dua of Abu Bakr in Prayer (Zulman Kathiran)
Use: The all-covering plea taught to Abu Bakr for salah
English guide — translation coming soon.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِي ظُلْمًا كَثِيرًا وَلَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَغْفِرَةً مِنْ عِنْدِكَ وَارْحَمْنِي إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ
Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi zulman kathiran, wa la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa Ant. Faghfir li maghfiratan min indik, warhamni, innaka Antal-Ghafurur-Rahim.
O Allah, I have wronged myself greatly, and none forgives sins but You — so forgive me with forgiveness from Yourself and have mercy on me. Indeed You are the Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.
In salah before salam, and anytime • Often
Abu Bakr asked for one dua to say in prayer — the Prophet gave him this complete confession and plea.
📚 Source: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim • Narrated by Abu Bakr as-Siddiq • Grade: Sahih
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua of Abu Bakr in Prayer (Zulman Kathiran)?
In salah before salam, and anytime. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Dua of Abu Bakr in Prayer (Zulman Kathiran)?
Abu Bakr asked for one dua to say in prayer — the Prophet gave him this complete confession and plea.
Where is Dua of Abu Bakr in Prayer (Zulman Kathiran) from?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim (narrated by Abu Bakr as-Siddiq). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.