SPIRITUAL DIGEST: RAMADAN DAY 29 (A DU’A FROM SURAH AL-IMRAN)
The spiritual digest for Ramadan day 29 is a supplication from Surah Al-Imran (3:193).
رَبَّنَا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَكَفِّرْ عَنَّا سَيِّئَاتِنَا وَتَوَفَّنَا مَعَ الْأَبْرَارِ
Rabbanaa faghfir lanaa dhunoobanaa wa kaffir ‘annaa sayyi’aatinaa wa tawaffanaa ma’al abraar.
Our Lord! Forgive our sins, remove from us our misdeeds, and cause us to die with the righteous.
This beautiful supplication is a heartfelt plea for forgiveness, purification, and a righteous end. It reflects a believer’s deep desire for Allah’s mercy and to be among the righteous in the Hereafter.
In this verse, believers acknowledge their past mistakes and sins, seeking three things from Allah:
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Forgiveness of sins (اغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا) – Asking for Allah’s pardon for their wrongdoings.
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Removal of their misdeeds (كَفِّرْ عَنَّا سَيِّئَاتِنَا) – Seeking purification from sins and their negative consequences.
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A righteous death (وَتَوَفَّنَا مَعَ الْأَبْرَارِ) – Requesting to be granted an honorable end and to be counted among the righteous in the Hereafter.
Key Lessons from the Verse:
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Sincere repentance: A believer should always seek forgiveness, acknowledging their sins rather than denying them.
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Hope in Allah’s mercy: This verse teaches that no matter how great one’s sins are, Allah is willing to forgive and purify His servants.
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Aspiration for righteousness: A Muslim should not only seek forgiveness but also strive to live and die among the righteous.
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Trust in Allah’s promise: The following verse (3:194) emphasizes that Allah will not let the efforts of the believers go to waste, as He rewards sincerity and devotion.
Other Information:
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Placement in the Quran: Surah Al-Imran is the 3rd chapter of the Quran, and this verse is part of a powerful passage (verses 190-195) that emphasizes faith, reflection, and reliance on Allah.
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Related Hadith: The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) often encouraged his companions to seek forgiveness frequently and pray for a righteous death, just as this verse suggests.
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Similar Duas in the Quran:
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Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286) – “Our Lord, do not burden us beyond what we can bear…”
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Surah Al-A’raf (7:23) – “Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.”
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Practical Application:
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Recite this dua in prayers (especially in Sujood and after Salah) to seek Allah’s forgiveness and a righteous life and death.
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Use it during difficult times as a reminder that Allah’s mercy is greater than any sin.
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Reflect on it daily to strengthen one’s faith and strive for righteousness in both words and actions.
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