I am feeling Regret

when someone feels regret, there are steps they can take to seek forgiveness, make amends, and move forward positively.

Duas when feeling Regret

#1

رَبِّ إِنِّيْ ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِيْ فَاغْفِرْ لِيْ

_{Rabbi innī ẓalamtu nafsī fa-ghfirlī.}

My Lord, I have certainly wronged myself, so forgive me. (28:16)

#2

لَآ إِلٰهَ إِلَّآ أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّيْ كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِيْنَ

^{Lā ilāha illā Anta subḥānaka innī kuntu mina-ẓ-ẓālimīn.}

There is no god worthy of worship except You. You are free from imperfection. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers. (21:87)

#3

رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَآ أَنْفُسَنَا وَإِنْ لَّمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُوْنَنَّ مِنَ الْخٰسِرِيْنَ

^{Rabbanā ẓalamnā anfusanā wa il-lam taghfir lanā wa tarḥamnā la-nakūnanna minal-khāsīrīn.}

Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be amongst the losers. (7:23)

#4

أَنْتَ وَلِيُّنَا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا ۖ وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْغَافِرِيْنَ

^{Anta Walliyyunā fa-ghfir lanā war-ḥamnā wa Anta khayrul-ghāfirīn.}

You are our Protector, so forgive us and have mercy upon us. You are the best of those who forgive. (7:155)

#5

رَبَّنَآ إِنَّنَآ اٰمَنَّا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوْبَنَا وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

_{Rabbanā in-nanā āmannā fa-ghfir lanā dhunūbanā wa qinā ʿadhāba-n-nār.}

Our Lord, indeed we have believed, so forgive us our sins and protect us from the punishment of the Fire. (3:16)

#6

رَبَّنَآ اٰمَنَّا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرّٰحِمِيْنَ

_{Rabbanā āmannā fa-ghfir lanā war-ḥamnā wa Anta khayru-r-rāḥimīn.}

Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and have mercy upon us: You are the Best of those who are merciful. (23:109)

#7

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرّٰحِمِيْنَ

_{Rabbi-ghfir wa-rḥam wa Anta khayru-r-rāḥimīn.}

My Lord, forgive and have mercy. You are the Best of those who are merciful. (23:118)

1. Repentance (Tawbah): The first step is sincere repentance to Allah. Acknowledge the mistake or wrongdoing, feel genuine remorse, and turn to Allah in repentance. The door of repentance is always open, and Allah’s mercy is vast.
2. Seeking Forgiveness: Ask Allah for forgiveness through heartfelt prayers and supplications. One can use phrases such as “Astaghfirullah” (I seek forgiveness from Allah) and ask for Allah’s mercy and pardon.
3. Make Amends: If the regret is related to harm caused to others, make sincere efforts to rectify the situation. This may involve apologizing, seeking forgiveness from those affected, and making restitution if possible.
4. Charitable Acts: Engage in acts of charity and kindness. Giving to those in need, helping others, and performing good deeds are ways to earn Allah’s pleasure and expiate sins.
5. Increase Acts of Worship: Increase acts of worship, such as prayers, recitation of the Qur’an, and voluntary acts of devotion. Engaging in these activities can bring a sense of peace and closeness to Allah.
6. Dua (Supplication): Beseech Allah through supplications, asking for strength, guidance, and assistance in overcoming the consequences of the mistake and avoiding similar errors in the future.
7. Learn and Grow: Use the experience as a learning opportunity. Reflect on the mistake, understand its root causes, and strive to develop better habits and behaviors. Continuous self-improvement is a key aspect of Islamic teachings.
8. Maintain Hope in Allah’s Mercy: Allah is the Most Merciful and Forgiving. Trust in His mercy and forgive yourself. Islam encourages believers to have hope in Allah’s forgiveness and not despair, regardless of the gravity of the mistake.