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Forgiveness & Repentance

Dua for Sincere Repentance (Tawbah)

Authentic Source & Hadith Reference: Ebû Dâvûd, Vitr 26; Tirmizî, Deavât 117

Arabic Text

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيَّ الْقَيُّومَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ

Transliteration (Pronunciation)

“Astaghfirullahal-'Azim alladhi la ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyumu wa atubu ilayh.”

English Translation & Meaning

I seek forgiveness from Allah the Magnificent, besides Whom there is no deity, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer, and I turn to Him in repentance.

Virtues & Spiritual Benefits

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever says this, will be forgiven even if they had fled from battle.'

Dua for Sincere Repentance (Tawbah) - Frequently Asked Questions

Even though he was sinless, the Prophet (ﷺ) sought forgiveness from Allah more than 70 to 100 times every single day.

Related Supplications

Forgiveness & Repentance

Sayyid al-Istighfar (Chief of Prayers for Forgiveness)

O Allah, You are my Lord; there is no deity except You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I abide by Your covenant and 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 except You.

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