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Du'a for Laylatul Qadr

The du'a for Laylatul Qadr is “Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni” — “O Allah, You are the One who pardons and You love to pardon, so pardon me”. We say it often in the last ten nights of Ramadan.

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اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni

“O Allah, You are the One who pardons, and You love to pardon, so pardon me.”

Good to know: The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught this du'a to 'A'ishah for Laylatul Qadr. It's a lovely du'a all year round; we say it most in the last ten nights of Ramadan.

For little ones

What it means

“O Allah, You love to forgive, so please forgive me.”

The moment

When we say it

In the last ten nights of Ramadan — many families say it together at bedtime or after the night prayer.

Teach it

How to teach it in 3 steps

Step 1: In the last ten nights, make it the special bedtime du'a — soft lights, a lantern, and say it together.
Step 2: Teach it in two parts: “Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa” — “fa'fu 'anni”.
Step 3: Explain “'afw” simply: Allah wiping away our mistakes, like a clean, fresh page.

PlayWhat do we say?Listen to a little story and tap what we say. A playful check after you've practised.Play free →Free printableDu'a for Laylatul Qadr cardPrint it for the fridge, the door or the car — US Letter or A4.Download the free card →Parent toolDu'a for Every MomentMark “Laylatul Qadr” as practising or known for each child, and print it on a personalised card sheet.Open the tool →

Questions parents ask

What is Laylatul Qadr, in kid words?

The Night of Power: a very special night in the last ten nights of Ramadan, better than a thousand months (Qur'an 97:3). We don't know exactly which night, so we look for it in all of them — especially the odd nights.

Does my child need to stay up late?

No. Saying this du'a at bedtime, a little Qur'an or a kind deed is a lovely way for little ones to join in.

Some books say “'afuwwun karimun”. Which is right?

Both are reported. The narration in Jami' at-Tirmidhi adds “karimun” (the Most Generous); the one in Sunan Ibn Majah does not, and that is the wording shown here. Follow your teacher.

Sources: Sunan Ibn Majah 3850 · Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3513 · Qur'an 97:3

Families and madhhabs differ on some details — ask your teacher.