Sayyid al Istighfar

Meaning

I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as my Prophet. This is a statement of contentment and acceptance of the three foundations of the believer's life.

When to recite

Said three times in the morning as part of the morning azkar and three times in the evening, declaring contentment with Allah as Lord, Islam as religion, and Muhammad (peace be upon him) as Prophet.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Morning Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 3 times.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?

This dhikr is recited 3 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.

What is the fruit of saying "I am pleased with Allah as Lord" in the morning?

It is reported that whoever says it earns a claim that Allah will please him on the Day of Resurrection; it is a daily renewal of contentment with the foundations of faith within the morning azkar.

How many times is this phrase said in the morning azkar?

It is said three times as part of the morning azkar, and the counter on this page helps you complete it.

What does the believer express contentment with in this remembrance?

Contentment with Allah as Lord, Islam as religion, and Muhammad (peace be upon him) as Prophet, the three foundations about which a servant is questioned.