On Istighfar.

[Abu Hafsat]

 Assalam alaikum,

   Yes, indeed you all know about the importance and significance of Istighfar, that is our seeking of forgiveness of Allah, whereby we say/recite Astaghfirullah ( I seek forgiveness of Allah). We need plenty of this Du'a or Zikr or Supplication daily in view of our shortcomings. In any case, Allah, Most High, says:--

 

       "....SEEK THE FORGIVENESS OF YOUR LORD, AND TURN TO HIM IN

         REPENTANCE, THAT HE MAY GRANT YOU GOOD ENJOYMENT, FOR

         A TERM APPOINTED..." [surat Hud 11:3]

 

 And Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said:--"The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:--"If anyone constantly seeks pardon (from Allah), Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief  from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he expects not". [Abu Dawud].

 

 We must, therefore, engage in Istighfar constantly... it is in our own interest.