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Dua for Seeking Forgiveness (3 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 “Astaghfirullāha ‘l-'Aẓīm”, meaning “I seek the forgiveness of Allah the Mighty, Whom there is none worthy of worship except Him, the Living, the Eternal”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/85, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

Seeking Forgiveness in Arabic

وَقَالَ صلى الله عليه وسلم: مَنْ قَالَ (أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظيمَ الَّذِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الْحَيُّ القَيّوُمُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيهِ)، غَفَرَ اللَّهُ لَهُ وَإِنْ كَانَ فَرَّ مِنَ الزَّحْفِ.

Transliteration

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: Whoever says: Astaghfirullāha ‘l-'Aẓīm alladhi lā ilāha illā huwa ‘l-ḥayyul-Qayyūm wa atūbu ilayh.

Meaning in English

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: Whoever says: I seek the forgiveness of Allah the Mighty, Whom there is none worthy of worship except Him, the Living, the Eternal, and I repent to Him, Allah will forgive him even if he has deserted the army's ranks.

When and how to recite it

Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Seeking forgiveness and repentance”.

The source adds: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: Whoever says.

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 Abu Dawud 2/85.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dua for seeking forgiveness?

One of the 6 duas for seeking forgiveness in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Astaghfirullāha ‘l-'Aẓīm”, meaning “I seek the forgiveness of Allah the Mighty, Whom there is none worthy of worship except Him, the Living, the Eternal”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/85, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

What does the dua for seeking forgiveness mean?

I seek the forgiveness of Allah the Mighty, Whom there is none worthy of worship except Him, the Living, the Eternal, and I repent to Him, Allah will forgive him even if he has deserted the army's ranks.

How do you pronounce the dua for seeking forgiveness?

The transliteration is: Astaghfirullāha ‘l-'Aẓīm alladhi lā ilāha illā huwa ‘l-ḥayyul-Qayyūm wa atūbu ilayh.

Where is the dua for seeking forgiveness reported?

Abu Dawud 2/85. 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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