What does Allahumma Ghfir Li mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Allahumma Ghfir Li (اللهم اغفر لي) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Allahumma Ghfir Li

A supplication meaning: O Allah, forgive my sin and veil my fault, seeking Allah's forgiveness.
When to say it? As supplication in prostration, after prayer and at night

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى
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الحمد لله Praise be to Allah

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ