أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ
'astaghfiru Allaha
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
الاستغفار
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Astaghfirullah Simple
From Seeking Forgiveness — Hisnul Muslim
Istighfar in its simplest form is the servant saying, "I seek the forgiveness of Allah" — a short phrase of immense weight that the tongue can repeat in any state. Saying it a hundred times renews the Muslim's repentance and cleanses the heart of the residue of sin.
This dhikr is listed within Tasbeeh.
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Meaning
I seek the forgiveness of Allah.
When to recite
It is recommended to repeat "I seek the forgiveness of Allah" often at all times and after every gathering or task, without tying it to a fixed hour. It is said a hundred times as an easy daily wird that keeps the tongue occupied with remembrance.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Seeking Forgiveness as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 100 times.
- How many times should this dhikr be recited?
- This dhikr is recited 100 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
- What does saying "astaghfirullah" mean?
- It means asking Allah for pardon and covering over one's sins and shortcomings. It is the simplest and most frequently repeated form of seeking forgiveness.
- How many times is "astaghfirullah" said in this dhikr?
- It is said one hundred times, and you can track your count easily using the smart counter on this page.
- Is there a specific time required for saying "astaghfirullah"?
- No, it is an unrestricted remembrance said at any time and in any state, not tied to morning, evening, or a particular act of worship.
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