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Short istighfar

"I seek forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him in repentance."

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ

TransliterationAstaghfirullāha wa atūbu ilayh

Translation

I seek forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him in repentance.

When to recite

Any time. The Prophet ﷺ said it more than seventy times a day.

Reference

SourceSahih al-Bukhari 6307

GradingSahih al-Bukhari

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Frequently asked

When should you recite "Short istighfar"?

Any time. The Prophet ﷺ said it more than seventy times a day.

What is the source of "Short istighfar"?

This dua is narrated from Sahih al-Bukhari 6307 and is graded Sahih al-Bukhari.

What does "Short istighfar" mean in English?

I seek forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him in repentance. — This is the English translation of the Arabic supplication. Transliteration: Astaghfirullāha wa atūbu ilayh.

What is the transliteration of "Short istighfar"?

The transliteration is: Astaghfirullāha wa atūbu ilayh. This helps non-Arabic speakers pronounce the dua correctly while learning the Arabic text.