Hazrat Abdullah bin Yazid Damishqi narrates that Hazrat Abu Darda said: One night I entered the mosque, and as I entered, I passed by a man who was in prostration, making this supplication: O Allah! I am fearful, seeking refuge, so grant me refuge from Your punishment, and I am a beggar, asking, so grant me sustenance from Your mercy, and I am not free from sins, so accept my excuse, and I am not strong, so protect me from the oppressors, but I am one who seeks forgiveness after sinning. Then Hazrat Abu Darda began to teach this supplication to his students because he liked it.