Adhkar # 2

Istighfar – An Amazing, Powerful & Important Dhikr

Istighfar:

Istighfar (Part II):

Astaghfirullaah aladhee laa illaha illa huwal Hayy al Qayyoom wa atoobu ilayh

Meaning:

I seek Allah’s Forgiveness, besides whom, none has the right to be
worshiped except Him, the Ever Living, the sustainer of all,
and I turn to Him in repentance.

Why Should we do Istighfar?

• Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to ask for Allah’s forgiveness 70 times a day
• According to a hadith of Messenger of Allah (PBUH), The sins of the reciter of istighfar (Part II mentioned above) will be forgiven
• IMPORTANCE OF ISTIGHFAR FROM THE QURAN: And (commanding you): “Seek the forgiveness of your Lord, and turn to Him in repentance, that He may grant you good enjoyment, for a term appointed, and bestow His abounding Grace to every owner of grace (i.e. the one who helps and serves needy and deserving, physically and with his wealth, and even with good words). But if you turn away, then I fear for you the torment of a Great Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). [Hud 11:3]
• Ibn Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “If anyone constantly seeks pardon (from Allah), Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he expects not.” [Abu Dawud].

Benefits of Doing Istighfar:

• Istighfar (Astagfirullah) is the gateway of relief and happiness. Whenever you are in distress start reciting it and Insha Allah it will take you out of your anxiety and will put you in a peaceful situation and will give you happiness.
• Istighfar removes anxiety and duas are answered.
• Istighfar opens the door of sustenance.
• Istighfar opens the door of mercy.
• Reciting Astaghfiruallah is an effective method of calming our self and wipes away the variety of worldly worries from our mind and body. It may also help us, if we are suffering from depression, it calm us and lessen our depression.
• Astaghfirullah also helps us to refrain from all forms of sins. Regularly saying this reminds us that Allah is everywhere and in this way there is very small chances of doing wrongful actions.

Good To Know:

This adhkar contains the word “Ilah” which has three meanings:

• The one who is worshiped
• The one who is obeyed
• The one who takes care of all our needs