Dua is a heartfelt prayer or supplication in Islam, where an individual directly communicates with Allah to seek guidance, help, forgiveness, or express gratitude. It is a deeply personal act of worship, reflecting one’s reliance on and trust in Allah.

The First dua of Repentance :

رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنْفُسَنَا وَإِن لَّمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ

Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers. 

اے ہمارے رب! ہم نے اپنی جانوں پر ظلم کیا، اگر تو ہمیں معاف نہ کرے اور ہم پر رحم نہ کرے تو ہم خسارہ پانے والوں میں سے ہو جائیں گے۔ 

Surah Al-A’raf – 23