Istighfar reaches its highest form in Sayyid al-Istighfar, the finest and most comprehensive formula of seeking forgiveness; in it the servant affirms Allah's lordship alone, acknowledges His favor, admits his own sin, then asks pardon from the One who alone forgives sins. A single supplication that unites tawhid, acknowledgment, and repentance.
Allahumma 'anta rabiy laa ilah 'iilaa 'anta، khalaqtanee wa'anaa 'abduka، wa'anaa 'alaa 'ahdika wawa'dika maa stata'tu، 'a'oodhu bika min shari maa sana'tu، 'aboo'u laka bini'matika 'alaya، wa'aboo'u bidhanbee faaghfir lee fa'iinahu laa yaghfiru adh-dhunooba 'iilaa 'anta
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Meaning
O Allah, You are my Lord; there is no deity but You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I hold to Your covenant and Your promise as best I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favor upon me, and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for none forgives sins but You.
When to recite
It is said once, and it is recommended in both the morning and the evening. It is reported that whoever says it with certainty in the evening and dies that night enters Paradise, and likewise whoever says it in the morning and dies that day.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Seeking Forgiveness as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
Why is it called the chief of seeking forgiveness?
Because it is the most comprehensive and greatest formula of seeking forgiveness, gathering praise of Allah, acknowledgment of His favor and one's sin, and the plea for pardon in a single supplication.
What is the merit of saying Sayyid al-Istighfar?
It is reported that whoever says it with conviction in the evening or the morning and dies during that night or day is among the people of Paradise.
How many times is Sayyid al-Istighfar said?
It is said once, and you can follow your recitation using the smart counter on this page.