Short Istighfar
مختصر استغفار
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
"Astaghfirullaha wa atubu ilayh"
اردو
ترجمہ / Urdu Translation
میں اللہ سے معافی مانگتا ہوں اور اس کی طرف توبہ کرتا ہوں۔
English Translation
I seek forgiveness from Allah and repent to Him.
Overview & Significance
The supplication 'Short Istighfar' is an essential part of a believer's daily spiritual routine. In Islamic tradition, Duas are not just words but a direct conversation with Allah (SWT).
This specific prayer, categorized under Forgiveness, was practiced and taught by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to help us maintain a conscious connection with the Divine throughout our day.
Context: To be recited continuously during daily tasks.
Understanding the context behind 'Short Istighfar' helps in reciting it with more focus and sincerity (Ikhlas). Whether it is a time of joy or hardship, these words provide comfort and strength to the heart.
Blessings & Virtues (Fadhilat)
- Spiritual Protection: Constant recitation of 'Short Istighfar' serves as a shield against negative influences and spiritual negligence.
- Sunnah Following: By reciting this authentic supplication, we revive a Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) and earn the rewards of following his path.
- Mental Peace: Islamic scholars mention that sincere supplications reduce anxiety and bring serenity to the soul.
- Special Benefit: Keeping the heart soft and the tongue moist with dhikr.
- Guaranteed Reward: In the light of various Hadiths, every Dua made with a sincere heart is either granted in this world, stored for the Hereafter, or used to avert a calamity.
