What Du’a Removes Major and Minor Shirk? (With Transliteration)

Question: what is the du’a that will wipe away all of your major and minor shirk? with transliteration please

Praise be to Allah

Understanding Sin in Islam: Major and Minor Sins

In Islam, sins are classified into two main categories: major (kabira) and minor (saghira). Recognizing the differences between these two types of sins is crucial for understanding the appropriate steps for seeking forgiveness and achieving spiritual purification.

Major Sins (Kabira)

Major sins are serious offenses that carry significant consequences both in this world and the hereafter. These sins are explicitly mentioned in the Quran and Hadith, and they require sincere repentance and often specific actions for expiation. Examples of major sins include shirk (associating partners with Allah), murder, engaging in Magic, and adultery.

Quranic Reference:

“If you avoid the major sins which you are forbidden, We will remove from you your lesser sins and admit you to a noble entrance [into Paradise].”
(Surah An-Nisa, 4:31)

Hadith: The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

“Avoid the seven destructive sins.” The people inquired, “O Allah’s Messenger! What are they?” He said, “To associate partners in worship with Allah, to practice sorcery, to kill the life which Allah has forbidden except for a just cause, to eat up riba (usury), to eat up the property of an orphan, to give back to the enemy and flee from the battlefield at the time of fighting, and to accuse chaste women who never even think of anything touching chastity and are good believers.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 2766; Sahih Muslim 89)

Minor Sins (Saghira)

Minor sins are less severe and do not carry the same grave consequences as major sins. However, they should still be taken seriously, as continuous indulgence in minor sins can lead to greater transgressions. Repentance and good deeds are means to expiate minor sins.

Quranic Reference:

“And establish prayer at the two ends of the day and at the approach of the night. Indeed, good deeds do away with misdeeds. That is a reminder for those who remember.”
(Surah Hud, 11:114)

Hadith: The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

“The five daily prayers, and from one Friday prayer to the next, and from Ramadan to Ramadan, are expiation for what is between them, so long as major sins are avoided.”
(Sahih Muslim 233)

Expiation of Sins through Du’a and Acts of Worship

Islam provides numerous means for expiating sins, whether major or minor. These include sincere repentance, specific supplications (du’a), and righteous deeds. Below are key supplications and actions that aid in seeking Allah’s forgiveness.

Sincere Repentance (Tawbah)

Repentance is fundamental in Islam for seeking forgiveness from Allah. It involves acknowledging the sin, feeling genuine remorse, resolving not to return to the sin, and, if the sin involves others’ rights, restoring those rights.

Quranic Reference:

“Say: ‘O My slaves who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the mercy of Allah. Verily, Allah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.'”
(Surah Az-Zumar, 39:53)

Hadith: The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

“Every son of Adam sins, and the best of those who sin are those who repent.”
(Sunan Ibn Majah 4251; Tirmidhi 2499)

Du’a for Expiation of Sins

Sayyid al-Istighfar:

اللّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لا إلهَ إِلا أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ، وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ، أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي، فَإِنَّهُ لا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلا أَنْتَ

 

Transliteration: Allahumma anta rabbi la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana ‘abduka, wa ana ‘ala ‘ahdika wa wa’dika ma istata’tu, a’udhu bika min sharri ma sana’tu, abu’u laka bini’matika ‘alayya wa abu’u bidhanbi faghfir li, fa innahu la yaghfiru adhdhunuba illa anta.

 

Translation: O Allah! You are my Lord. There is no god except You. You created me, and I am Your servant. I uphold Your covenant and promise as best as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favors upon me and I confess my sins. So forgive me, for none can forgive sins except You.
Sahih al-Bukhari 6306

General Du’a for Forgiveness:

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَتُبْ عَلَيَّ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ

 

Transliteration: Rabbi ighfir li wa tub ‘alayya innaka anta at-Tawwab ar-Rahim.

 

Translation: My Lord, forgive me and accept my repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.
Sunan Ibn Majah 3815

Additional Acts of Worship

Prayer: Regular prayers help in expiating sins. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

“The five daily prayers and Jumu’ah (Friday prayers) and Ramadan take away the bad deeds between one and the next, if you avoid major sins.”
(Sahih Muslim 233)

Charity: Giving in charity is a powerful means of expiation. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

“Charity extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire.”
(Tirmidhi 614)

Fasting: Observing fasts, especially in Ramadan, is another way of seeking forgiveness. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

“Whoever fasts Ramadan out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 37; Sahih Muslim 1268)

Hajj and Umrah: Performing these pilgrimages can expiate sins. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

“Whoever performs Hajj for Allah’s pleasure and does not have sexual relations with his wife, and does not do evil or sins, then he will return (after Hajj free from all sins) as if he were born anew.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 1521)

Conclusion

Understanding the distinction between major and minor sins is vital for a Muslim’s spiritual growth. Islam offers various means to seek forgiveness, including sincere repentance, specific supplications, and righteous deeds. By adhering to these practices, believers can hope for Allah’s boundless mercy and forgiveness.

And Allah Knows Best