Dua before Salam
سلام سے پہلے دعا
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِي ظُلْمًا كَثِيرًا وَلاَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَغْفِرَةً مِنْ عِنْدِكَ وَارْحَمْنِي إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ
Urdu Translation
اللہ! میں نے اپنے نفس پر بہت ظلم کیا اور تیرے سوا گناہوں کو کوئی معاف نہیں کرسکتا، پس مجھے اپنی طرف سے معافی عطا فرما اور مجھ پر رحم فرما بے شک تو ہی بخشنے والا مہربان ہے
Transliteration
Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi zulman kathiran wa la yaghfirudh dhunuba illa anta faghfir li maghfiratan min indika warhamni innaka antal ghafurur raheem
English Translation
O Allah, I have wronged myself greatly and none forgives sins except You. So grant me forgiveness from Yourself and have mercy on me. Indeed, You are the Forgiving, the Merciful.
📚 Source: Bukhari 1/790, Muslim 1/408
About prayer duas
These supplications are connected to the ritual prayer (salah) and its surrounding moments, such as the opening of prayer, positions within it, and the time after the final salam.
Each has its own place. Some are said inside the prayer, others after it. Your local scholar or a prayer guide can confirm where a specific one belongs, because the schools of thought differ on a few details.
About the source
It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity.
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 Dua before Salam mean in English?
O Allah, I have wronged myself greatly and none forgives sins except You. So grant me forgiveness from Yourself and have mercy on me. Indeed, You are the Forgiving, the Merciful.
Where is Dua before Salam reported from?
The reference given for this dua is Bukhari 1/790, Muslim 1/408. It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity.
When is Dua before Salam recited?
This dua belongs to the prayer group of supplications. Each has its own place. Some are said inside the prayer, others after it. Your local scholar or a prayer guide can confirm where a specific one belongs, because the schools of thought differ on a few details.