Dua for Seeking Forgiveness (5 of 6)
Seeking forgiveness and repentance. Istighfar, tasbih, tahmid and gatherings.
What is the dua for seeking forgiveness?
One of the 6 duas for seeking forgiveness in Hisn al-Muslim begins “--”, meaning “Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: "The closest that the slave comes to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so invoke Allah much…”. It is reported in Muslim 1/350, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
Seeking Forgiveness in Arabic
Transliteration
--
Meaning in English
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: "The closest that the slave comes to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so invoke Allah much (in prostration)."
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Seeking forgiveness and repentance”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Muslim 1/350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for seeking forgiveness?
One of the 6 duas for seeking forgiveness in Hisn al-Muslim begins “--”, meaning “Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: "The closest that the slave comes to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so invoke Allah much…”. It is reported in Muslim 1/350, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for seeking forgiveness mean?
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: "The closest that the slave comes to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so invoke Allah much (in prostration).
How do you pronounce the dua for seeking forgiveness?
The transliteration is: --
Where is the dua for seeking forgiveness reported?
Muslim 1/350. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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