There is a beautiful and comprehensive dua, filled with hope, that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite between the two prostrations (sujood).
This dua asks Allah for courage and strength, wealth and good provision, as well as His guidance and blessings.
It was narrated by Ibn Abbas that between the two prostrations, the Prophet (ﷺ) would say: “Allahummaghfirli, warhamni, wajburni, wahdini, warzuqni.”
Allahummaghfirli, Warhamni Full Dua in Arabic
The Arabic text of the Allahummaghfirli, warhamni dua is as follows:
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي وَاجْبُرْنِي وَاهْدِنِي وَارْزُقْنِي
Allahummaghfirli Warhamni Meaning
The Allahummaghfirli warhamni dua translates to: “O Allah! Pardon me, have mercy on me, help me, guide me, and grant me sustenance.”
Breakdown of the dua’s components:
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Rabbighfirli – meaning “O Lord, Forgive me”
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Warhamni – meaning “Bless me with mercy”
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Wajburni – meaning “Rectify me”
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Wahdini – meaning “Guide me”
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Warzuqni – meaning “Give me my sustenance”
Another Hadith About Dua in Prostration
It was narrated from Hudhaifah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say between the two prostrations: “Rabbighfir li, Rabbighfir li (O Lord forgive me, O Lord forgive me).”
Additionally, it is narrated that a man from the tribe of ‘Abs heard from Hudhaifah that he came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and stood beside him. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Allahu Akbar Dhul-malakut wal-jabarut wal-kibriya’ wal ‘azamah (Allah is Most Great, the One Who has all sovereignty, power, magnificence, and might.)” Then he recited Surah Al-Baqarah, bowed, and his bowing lasted almost as long as his standing. When bowing, he said: ‘Subahana Rabbial-‘azim, Subhana Rabbial-‘azim (Glory be to my Lord Almighty, Glory be to my Lord Almighty).” When he raised his head, he said: “Li Rabbial-hamd, Li Rabbial-hamd (To my Lord be praise, to my Lord be praise).” And when he prostrated, he said: “Subahana Rabbial-A’la, Subahna Rabbial-A’la (Glory be to my Lord Most High, glory be to my Lord Most High).” Between the two prostrations, he would say: “Rabbighfirli, Rabbighfirli (Lord forgive me, Lord forgive me).”
Variations of the Dua
There are variations where people have added to this dua, which is acceptable and considered virtuous behavior.
One variation is: “Rabbighfirli warhamni wajburni warfa’kni warzuqni wahdini wa’afini.” The addition “wa’afini” asks Allah to strengthen me or grant me well-being.
Another variation of the Rabbighfirli dua asks Allah to forgive our parents, ourselves, and the entire Ummah: “Allahummaighfirli (O Allah, Forgive me) waliwalidayya (and my parents).”
Conclusion
I too am guilty of not reciting this dua between the two sujood. In the past, I would hear others whispering something between prostrations but never learned or was taught what it was.
My pride as an adult stopped me from asking out of embarrassment—and that was my mistake. I hope you do not make the same error. Although missing this dua does not invalidate your salat, I missed out on many years of easy rewards due to my ignorance. It is a simple act, and since you are already praying, why not recite one of these two duas? We can only benefit from their recitation:
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Rabbighfirli
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Allahummaghfirli, warhamni, wajburni, wahdini, warzuqni
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