اللهم اغفر لي
Allahumma ighfir li
The English phrase "oh allah, forgive me" is expressed in Arabic as اللهم اغفر لي (Allahumma ighfir li).
This phrase is a standard part of Dua (supplication). It is frequently used during formal Islamic prayers (Salah) or in private moments of repentance to ask God for forgiveness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb اغفر (ighfir) is in the imperative mood. In Arabic, this is the standard way to formulate a direct request or supplication to God.
How do you pronounce it?
Allahumma ighfir li
Did you know?
- The word اللهم (Allahumma) is unique because it ends with a specific suffix ـمَّ (-umma) that is not found in any other Arabic word.
- The final '-m' sound in the word has led some to suggest a connection to the Hebrew word 'Elohim'.
Examples in context
- اللهم اغفر لي ذنوبي.Allahumma ighfir lî dhunûbî.Oh Allah, forgive my sins.
- اللهم اغفر لي ما مضى.Allahumma ighfir lî mâ madâ.Oh Allah, forgive me for what has passed.
- اللهم اغفر لي وارحمني.Allahumma ighfir lî war-hamnî.Oh Allah, forgive me and have mercy on me.
Example conversation
Mariam and Omar are praying together in a mosque.
- مريم Maryamاللهم اغفر لي يا رب.Allahumma ighfir lî yâ Rabb.Oh Allah, forgive me, my Lord.
- عمر Omarآمين، الله يستجيب دعاءك يا مريم.Âmîn, Allah yastajîbu du'â'aki yâ Mariam.Amen, may Allah answer your prayer, Mariam.
- مريم Maryamشكراً لك يا عمر.Shukran laka yâ 'Umar.Thank you, Omar.
- عمر Omarلا شكر على واجب.Lâ shukra 'alâ wâjib.You are very welcome.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries اللهم, CC BY-SA 4.0.
