Dua Al-Tawba - دعاء التوبة

Dua n. 31 of the As-Sahifa As-Sajjadiyyah, taught by the 4th Imam, Imam Ali Zayn Al-Abidin

The du'a is a touching plea by one who acknowledges the enormity of the sins he has committed. His hope lies only in the mercy and forgiveness of Allah. Using Qur'anic concepts of repentance, and its acceptance, Imam teaches us how to be sincere in seeking it. The Du'a reiterates the conditions of repentance, the physical signs present on a true repenter, and the legitimate hopes given to one who truly seeks forgiveness. It is a beautifully elegant way of expressing the remorse and hope of a faithful believer who has sinned.