Evening Repentance
شام کی توبہ
Arabic
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Urdu Translation
میں اللہ سے معافی مانگتا ہوں اور اس کی طرف توبہ کرتا ہوں
Transliteration
Astaghfirullaha wa atubu ilayhi
English Translation
I seek the forgiveness of Allah and repent to Him.
📚 Source: Bukhari 11/5039, Hisnul Muslim
About evening duas
Evening adhkar mirror the morning set: phrases of praise, seeking refuge, and asking for a safe night, reported from the Prophet ﷺ for the close of the day.
They are commonly recited after the Asr prayer or at any point as the day ends and the evening begins. As with the morning adhkar, the precise timing is treated flexibly.
About the source
It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.
Translations are provided for understanding. For the ruling or recommended timing of any dua, consult a qualified scholar. See our sources and methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What does Evening Repentance mean in English?
I seek the forgiveness of Allah and repent to Him.
Where is Evening Repentance reported from?
The reference given for this dua is Bukhari 11/5039, Hisnul Muslim. It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.
When is Evening Repentance recited?
This dua belongs to the evening group of supplications. They are commonly recited after the Asr prayer or at any point as the day ends and the evening begins. As with the morning adhkar, the precise timing is treated flexibly.
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