Sayyidul Istighfar is the most powerful du’a (or supplication) for forgiveness. Reciting this du’a asks Allah to pardon all sins you may have committed and increases your relationship with Him. Keep reading to learn this du’a’s complete translation, its significance in Islam, how to recite it properly, and its benefits for Muslims. We also have other du’as you can recite to ask Allah for His forgiveness and ensure your place in Jannah.
Meaning of Sayyidul Istighfar
This du’a is a way to confess to your sins and ask Allah for forgiveness of them. Reciting Sayyidul Istighfar erases all your sins and increases your relationship with Allah. It is believed that repeating this du’a once in the morning and once in the evening ensures that you will enter Jannah on that day if you die.
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- “Istighfar” means “seeking forgiveness” in Arabic, which is one part of worshipping and honoring Allah. [27] X Research sourceThanks
- Major sins are any that are mentioned in the Quran, Hadith, or law as having a punishment in the hereafter. Minor sins are smaller behavioral mistakes, like losing your temper or making fun of others. [28] X Research sourceThanks
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- ↑ https://sunnah.com/riyadussalihin:1877
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- ↑ https://sunnah.com/riyadussalihin/19
- ↑ https://www.islamicity.org/hadith/search/index.php?q=38361&sss=1
- ↑ https://myislam.org/11-powerful-duas-for-forgiveness-from-allah/
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- ↑ https://quranicmessage.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Major-and-minor-sins-in-Islam.pdf