Dua for Forgiveness (Astaghfar)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ رَبِّي مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Astaghfirullah Rabbi min kulli dhambin wa atubu ilayh
I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, for every sin and I turn to Him in repentance.
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Astaghfirullah al-'Adheem alladhi la ilaha illa huwal-Hayyul-Qayyumu wa atubu ilayh
I seek the forgiveness of Allah, the Supreme, whom there is none worthy of worship except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all existence, and I turn to Him in repentance. (Sunan Abi Dawud 1517)
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
La ilaha illa Anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimeen
There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers. (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:87 – Dua of Prophet Yunus AS)
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When to Recite
At any time throughout the day, especially during Sajdah (prostration), after obligatory prayer, and in the last third of the night (Tahajjud).
How to Recite & Etiquette
Recite with sincere remorse over shortcomings, humility, and determination to avoid repeating sins, counting 70–100 times daily on fingers or a digital Tasbih counter.
About this Supplication & Hadith Context
Meaning, spiritual background, and authentic virtues from the Sunnah
✦The Transformative Power of Istighfar
Seeking forgiveness (Istighfar) is an essential daily practice in Islam. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: 'By Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah and repent to Him more than seventy times in a day' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6307), and in Sahih Muslim (2702) 'one hundred times'.
✦Relief from Anxiety and Expansion of Rizq
In the Holy Quran (Surah Nuh 71:10-12), Prophet Nuh (AS) tells his people: 'Ask forgiveness of your Lord, indeed He is ever a Perpetual Forgiver. He will send [rain from] the sky upon you in showers and give you increase in wealth and children.' Authentic Istighfar removes spiritual guilt, relieves chronic anxiety, and opens divine sustenance.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dua for Forgiveness (Astaghfar)
Verified answers regarding Arabic recitation, English translation, Sunnah timings, and authentic Hadith virtues:
What is the Dua for forgiveness in Arabic and English?▼
Arabic: أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيَّ الْقَيُّومَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ. Transliteration: 'Astaghfirullahal-'Azeem alladhi la ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum wa atubu ilayh'. English: 'I seek the forgiveness of Allah the Magnificent, whom there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer, and I repent unto Him' (Sunan Abi Dawud 1517).
What is the virtue of reciting Astaghfirullah 100 times daily?▼
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated in Sunan Abi Dawud (1518): 'Whoever constantly seeks forgiveness, Allah will appoint for him a way out from every distress, a relief from every anxiety, and will provide for him from where he does not expect.'
What is the difference between Istighfar and Tawbah?▼
Istighfar is seeking pardon verbally by asking Allah to cover and forgive your faults ('Astaghfirullah'). Tawbah is sincere repentance from the heart, which involves quitting the sin, feeling remorse, and resolving never to return to it.
Will Allah forgive me if I commit the same sin again?▼
Yes, Allah is Al-Ghaffar (The Repeatedly Forgiving) and Al-Tawwab (The Accepter of Repentance). In a Hadith Qudsi recorded in Sahih Muslim (2758), Allah says: 'My servant committed a sin and said: O Allah, forgive my sin... I have forgiven My servant.' As long as you turn back with sincere repentance, Allah never tires of forgiving.
What is Sayyidul Istighfar (The Master Dua for Forgiveness)?▼
Sayyidul Istighfar is the supreme prayer for forgiveness taught by the Prophet (PBUH) in Sahih al-Bukhari (6306). Reciting it in the morning or evening with conviction guarantees Paradise if the person passes away that day.
How do I count 100 Astaghfar on Tasbeeh.pro?▼
Our online Tasbeeh counter has a dedicated 100-count preset for Astaghfirullah. Simply select the preset and tap your phone screen or press Spacebar on your desktop with haptic vibration feedback.
Can I recite Istighfar in English?▼
Yes, you can sincerely ask Allah in English: 'O Allah, forgive my sins, the secret and the open, the first and the last.' Sincerity in your heart is what Allah looks at, though memorizing the Sunnah Arabic phrasing brings additional reward.
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Sayyidul Istighfar (Master Dua for Forgiveness)
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
O Allah, You are my Lord; there is no deity except You. You created me, and I am Your servant, and I remain upon Your covenant and promise as much as I am able. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favors upon me, and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me; for indeed, none forgives sins except You.
Dua for Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness, so forgive me.
Dua Karb (For Severe Distress & Hardship)
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ الْعَظِيمُ الْحَلِيمُ، لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ رَبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَرَبُّ الْأَرْضِ وَرَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْكَرِيمِ
There is no god but Allah, the Mighty, the Forbearing. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the Magnificent Throne. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth, and Lord of the Noble Throne.
Dua for Sustenance & Rizq
رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ
My Lord, indeed I am in need of whatever good You would send down to me.
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