Dua for Laylatul Qadr

In the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially the odd nights.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Allāhumma innaka 'afuwwun karīmun tuḥibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'annī

O Allah, You are the Pardoner, the Most Generous. You love to pardon, so pardon me.

Source: Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3513 graded sahih (al-Albani)

When to say it

In the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially the odd nights.

The Prophet ﷺ taught this to 'A'ishah when she asked what to say on Laylatul Qadr.
Many narrations do not have the word karim; both are said.

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Questions

What is the dua for laylatul qadr?

Allāhumma innaka 'afuwwun karīmun tuḥibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'annī — "O Allah, You are the Pardoner, the Most Generous. You love to pardon, so pardon me."

Where is it from?

It is reported in Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3513, graded sahih (al-Albani).

When should I say it?

In the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially the odd nights.

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