3-Minute Guide: Master Dua al Masura’s Powerful Night Prayer

Looking for a short and powerful prayer before sleeping? Dua al-Masura is a beautiful night supplication that many Muslims recite during Witr, the final prayer of the day. In just a few lines, it allows you to seek Allah’s guidance, protection, and blessings. This 3-minute guide will help you understand the meaning of Dua al-Masura, when to recite it, and its significance.

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🌙 Dua al-Masura in Arabic (العربية)

دُعَاء:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِي ظُلْمًا كَثِيرًا، وَلَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَغْفِرَةً مِنْ عِنْدِكَ، وَارْحَمْنِي، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ

Transliteration:
Allāhumma innī ẓalamtu nafsī ẓulman kathīran, walā yaghfiru al-dhunūba illā anta, faghfir lī maghfiratan min ‘indika, warḥamnī, innaka anta al-Ghafūru al-Raḥīmu.

Translation (English):
O Allah, I have wronged myself greatly. None forgives sins except You. Please forgive me with Your mercy, for surely You are the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.


🇮🇳 Dua al Masura in Hindi (हिंदी)

दुआ:
अल्लाहुम्मा इन्नी ज़लम्तु नफ़्सी ज़ुल्मन कसीरन, वला यग़फिरु ज़ुनूबा इल्ला अन्त, फ़ग़फिर ली मग़फिरतन मिन इन्दिक, वरहम्नी, इन्नका अन्तल ग़फूरुर रहीम।

अनुवाद:
हे अल्लाह, मैंने अपनी जान पर बहुत ज़ुल्म किया है, और आप के अलावा कोई गुनाह माफ नहीं कर सकता। कृपया मुझे माफ़ करें और मुझ पर रहमत करें। आप ही सबसे ज़्यादा माफ़ करने वाले और रहमत वाले हैं।


🇵🇰 Dua al Masura in Urdu (اردو)

دعا:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِي ظُلْمًا كَثِيرًا، وَلَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَغْفِرَةً مِنْ عِنْدِكَ، وَارْحَمْنِي، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ

ترجمہ:
اے اللہ! میں نے اپنی جان پر بہت ظلم کیا ہے۔ آپ کے سوا کوئی گناہوں کو معاف نہیں کر سکتا۔ مجھے اپنی طرف سے مغفرت عطا فرمائیں اور مجھ پر رحم کریں۔ بے شک، آپ ہی سب سے زیادہ معاف کرنے والے اور رحم کرنے والے ہیں۔


🇬🇧 Dua al Masura in English

Dua:
Allāhumma innī ẓalamtu nafsī ẓulman kathīran, walā yaghfiru al-dhunūba illā anta, faghfir lī maghfiratan min ‘indika, warḥamnī, innaka anta al-Ghafūru al-Raḥīmu.

Translation:
O Allah, I have wronged myself a lot. No one forgives sins except You. So forgive me from Your mercy and be kind to me. Truly, You are the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.


🇮🇳 Dua al Masura in Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)

દુઆ:
અલ્લાહુમ્મા ઇન્ની ઝલમ્તુ નફ્સી ઝુલ્મન કસીરન, વલા યગ્ફિરુ ધુનૂબા ઇલ્લા અંતા, ફગ્ફિર લી મગ્ફિરતન મિન ઇન્દિક, વરહમ્ની, ઇન્નક અંતા અલ-ગફૂરુર રહીમ।

અનુવાદ:
હે અલ્લાહ! મેં મારી જાત પર ઘણો અણ્યાય કર્યો છે. તું સિવાય બીજું કોઈ પાપો માફી આપી શકતું નથી. કૃપા કરીને મને માફ કર અને મારા પર દયા કર. ખરેખર તું માફ કરનાર અને દયાળુ છે.


🇮🇳 Dua al Masura in Telugu (తెలుగు)

దువా:
అల్లాహుమ్మ ఇన్ని జలమ్తు నఫ్సీ జుల్మన్ కతీరన్, వలా యఘ్ఫిరు దునూబా ఇల్లా అంత, ఫఘ్ఫిర్ లీ మఘ్ఫిరతన్ మిన్ ఇందిక, వర్హమ్నీ, ఇన్నక అంతల్ గఫూరుర్ రహీమ్।

అనువాదం:
ఓ అల్లాహ్! నేను నా మీద చాలా తప్పులు చేసుకున్నాను. నీవు తప్ప మరెవ్వరూ పాపాలను క్షమించలేరు. కాబట్టి నీవు నీ వద్ద నుండి క్షమాపణను ప్రసాదించి నాపై దయ చూపు. నీవే క్షమాపణకర్త మరియు దయగలవాడవు.


🇮🇳 Dua al Masura in Tamil (தமிழ்)

துஆ:
அல்லாஹும்ம இன்னீ ழலம்து நப்ஸீ ழுல்மன் கஸீரன், வலா யக்ஃபிரு துனூபா இல்லா அந்த, ஃபக்ஃபிர் லீ மக்ஃபிரதன் மின் இந்திக், வர்ஹம்மீ, இன்னக் அந்தல் கஃபூருர் ரஹீம்।

மொழிபெயர்ப்பு:
ஓ அல்லாஹ்! நான் எனது மீதான மிகப்பெரிய தவறு செய்துள்ளேன். உன்னைத் தவிர வேறு யாரும் பாவங்களை மன்னிக்க முடியாது. எனவே, நீயே எனக்கு மன்னிப்பு அளித்து, என்மீது தயை காட்டுவாயாக. நீயே மன்னிப்பவர், கருணையாளர்.


🕒 3-Minute Guide: How to Use Dua al Masura

Step 1: Understand the Meaning
Before reciting, take a moment to understand what you are saying. This will make your dua more heartfelt.

Step 2: When to Say It
Recite this dua after Witr Salah, especially in the last part of the night during Tahajjud or just before sleeping.

Step 3: How to Say It
Say it slowly, with feeling. You can raise your hands in supplication or simply whisper it after prayer.

Step 4: Make It a Habit
Say it every night, even if you’re tired. It’s short, powerful, and brings you closer to Allah.

Tip: Teach it to kids. It’s easy to remember and meaningful!


Dua al-Masura is a heartfelt supplication that Muslims recite during their prayers to seek Allah’s forgiveness and mercy. Understanding and incorporating this dua into daily worship can deepen one’s spiritual connection. At IqraExpert.in, we provide resources to help you learn and benefit from this powerful prayer.

What is Dua al-Masura?

Dua al-Masura is a supplication taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to seek forgiveness for one’s sins and ask for Allah’s mercy. It acknowledges human shortcomings and appeals to Allah’s boundless compassion.

Benefits of Reciting Dua al-Masura

  • Forgiveness of Sins: Regular recitation is believed to lead to the forgiveness of past sins.
  • Spiritual Protection: The dua serves as a shield against various hardships and calamities.
  • Assurance of Paradise: It is said that those who recite this dua will be granted a place in Jannah (Paradise).

How to Incorporate Dua al-Masura into Daily Prayers

  1. After Durood-e-Ibrahimi: Recite Dua al-Masura immediately after Durood-e-Ibrahimi in the final sitting of your Salah (prayer).
  2. Understand the Meaning: Reflect on the translation to connect deeply with the supplication.
  3. Consistent Practice: Make it a habit to include this dua in your daily prayers for ongoing spiritual benefits.

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