The Prophet ﷺ, despite being sinless, frequently sought Allah's forgiveness and taught his Companions powerful forms of istighfar to keep the heart humble and purified.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي، وَتُبْ عَلَيَّ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Rabbighfir li wa tub 'alayya, innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Rahim.
My Lord, forgive me and accept my repentance. Indeed, You are the One who accepts repentance, the Most Merciful.
Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Book of Invocations
Authenticity: Authentic hadith tradition
Meaning and Explanation
The believer acknowledges their shortcomings and pleads for two things: the erasure of sins (forgiveness) and the divine acceptance of their return to the straight path (repentance).
When to Recite
During daily prayers, specifically between the two prostrations or as part of general zikr throughout the day.
How to Recite
Recite with a sincere heart, feeling regret for any mistakes made and intending to improve.
Important Notes
It is reported that the Prophet ﷺ would recite this specific dua 100 times in a single sitting.
Benefits
Builds humility, removes the spiritual burden of sins, and ensures the continuous mercy of Allah.
Additional Duas
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Content type: Hadith
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prophet dua for forgiveness
istighfar dua
repentance dua
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