Dua of istighfar
Dua of istighfar: an istighfar recited for the forgiveness of sins, which becomes a means of pardon for sins when said consistently.
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Arabic
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
- Transliteration
- Astaghfirullahalladhi la ilaha illa huwal-Hayyul-Qayyumu wa atubu ilayh.
- Meaning
- I ask forgiveness of Allah, besides whom there is no god worthy of worship, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all, and I turn to Him in repentance.
When it is recited
Recited at any time, especially repeatedly after sin and at a time of distress.
Virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said that whoever says this istighfar will have their sins forgiven.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 1517
It is reported as a dua of istighfar in Sunan Abi Dawud and Jami at-Tirmidhi (sahih).
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Sayyidul-Istighfar
O Allah! You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant. I am upon Your covenant and promise as much as I am able. 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.
Dua for the forgiveness of sins
Our Lord, indeed we have believed, so forgive us our sins and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Why is the dua of istighfar recited?
It is recited for the forgiveness of sins and to repent to Allah, especially repeatedly at a time of distress.What is the dua of istighfar: Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“Astaghfirullahalladhi la ilaha illa huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum...”: an istighfar found in Sunan Abi Dawud, asking forgiveness and declaring repentance.