Dua #378•Bukhari: 6307

Masnun Prayer (Astaghfirullah Wa Atubu Ilaih)

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More than seventy times daily, the Prophet (ﷺ) would say:

#378

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوْبُ إِلَيْهِ

Transliteration

astaghfir-ullaaha wa atuwb 'iilayhi

Translation

I seek forgiveness of God and repent to him.

Hadith about the Dua

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ قَالَ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ وَاللَّهِ إِنِّي لأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ فِي الْيَوْمِ أَكْثَرَ مِنْ سَبْعِينَ مَرَّةً ‏" ‏‏.‏

Translation

Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying." By Allah! I ask for forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him in repentance more than seventy times a day." [Bukhari: 6307]

Benefits & Virtues

Say Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih to get Allah's forgiveness. Your heart returns to Him. Hope and Barakah fill your life after mistakes.

Sins are removed with this dua for forgiveness. Allah's mercy comes near daily.
Istighfar with repentance in Islam makes Iman strong. Amal stays clean from wrong.
Peace comes from Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih. Muslims start fresh after sin.
Barakah and safety fill daily Muslim life when you say this prayer for forgiveness.
Your heart turns to Allah with this dua for repentance. Hope stays alive always.
When to Recite Astaghfirullah Wa Atubu Ilaih

Common Questions

Many people say Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih to get Allah's mercy. Daily, the Prophet said this prayer for forgiveness many times to stay close to Allah.

Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni is taught for full forgiveness. Say it on big nights like Laylatul Qadr. It shows Allah's kindness and mercy.

When someone asks with a true heart, Allah forgives fast. Good deeds, charity, and prayer take away sins. Allah's mercy in forgiveness is bigger than all mistakes.

In Islam, Allah never stops forgiving. His mercy always stays open. Come back as many times as you need. True repentance is always accepted. A new chance is always given.

Shirk, or joining others with Allah, is the only sin not forgiven if you die without saying sorry. True repentance and asking Allah for forgiveness can clean all other sins.