Virtues of Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness)

The Power of Istighfar

Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) is one of the most beloved acts of worship to Allah. The Prophet ﷺ said:

By Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah and repent to Him more than seventy times a day.

Types of Forgiveness

1. General Istighfar

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ (I seek forgiveness from Allah)

2. The Chief of Forgiveness (Sayyid al-Istighfar)

This comprehensive dua encompasses all aspects of seeking forgiveness.

Benefits in This World

The Prophet ﷺ said whoever regularly seeks forgiveness, Allah will:

• Grant him relief from every worry
• Open a way out from every hardship
• Provide for him from where he does not expect

Practical Habit

Make istighfar a daily habit:

1. After every prayer (100 times)
2. Morning and evening adhkar
3. Before sleeping
4. During the last third of the night

وَاسْتَغْفِرُوا اللَّهَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ