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Asking for forgiveness and mercy

Arabic wording, a reading aid, and its cited source.

Qur’anic text
رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنْفُسَنَا وَإِنْ لَمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ

Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa il-lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakunanna minal-khasirin.

English meaning

Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and show us mercy, we will surely be among those who lose.

English meaning: editorial rendering

Qur’an 7:23 ↗

The opening narrative phrase is omitted.

Context & reflection

The supplication of Adam and his spouse, acknowledging their wrong and seeking mercy.

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