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The Master of Seeking Forgiveness

Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 1517

وَقَالَصلىاللهعليهوسلم:((مَنْقَالَأَسْتَغْفِرُاللَّهَالْعَظيمَالَّذِيلاَإِلَهَإِلاَّهُوَالْحَيُّالقَيّوُمُوَأَتُوبُإِلَيهِ،غَفَرَاللَّهُلَهُوَإِنْكَانَفَرَّمِنَالزَّحْفِ)).

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Transliteration

Astaghfirullah al-adheem alladhi la ilaha illa huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum wa atubu ilayh.

Translation

I seek Allah’s forgiveness, the Mighty, besides Whom there is no deity, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer. I turn to Him in repentance.

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this supplication, known as Sayyid al-Istighfar (the Master of Seeking Forgiveness), emphasizing its immense power. He stated that reciting it sincerely would lead to Allah's forgiveness, even for a grave sin like fleeing from battle.

Benefit

This profound dua promises comprehensive forgiveness from Allah, covering even major sins, for those who recite it with sincere belief and repentance.

When to Recite

Recite in the morning and evening, once each.

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We have reached the evening and at this very time the whole kingdom belongs to Allah. Praise is for Allah. None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner; to Him belongs the kingdom and all praise, and He is over all things omnipotent.

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