Sayyidul Istighfaar (The Supreme form of
Istighfaar - Seeking Allah’s Forgiveness)
Hadhrat Shaddaad ibn Aus (RA) narrates that Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said that Sayyidul Istighfaar is the most superior form of seeking forgiveness from Allah Ta’ala.
TRANSLATION:“Oh Allah, You are my Sustainer. There is no one worthy of worship besides You. You have created me and I am Your servant. I am trying to be firm on my covenant and promise with You to be the best of my ability. I seek protection in You from the evil of my sins. I acknowledge Your favours upon me and I acknowledge my sins. Forgive me; there is no one to forgive sins besides You.”
Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said that any servant of Allah who recites the above Istighfaar with sincerity and conviction of the heart at any time during the day and dies before nightfall, will most certainly enter Jannah. Similarly, one who recites it at night and dies before the morning will enter Jannah. (Bukhari)
COMMENTARY: The reason for the extraordinary merit for this Istighfaar lies most probably in the abundance of humility and servitude found in this dua.
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