377. Masnoon dua (Astaghfirullah)
Masnoon dua in Arabic
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ
Masnoon dua English Transliteration
astaghfir-ullaah
Masnoon dua English Translation
I seek Allah’s forgiveness.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
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 " .
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 of Masnoon Dua (Astaghfirullah)
Astaghfirullah brings Allah’s mercy close and helps a Muslim clean the heart from sins, making every day better with forgiveness and Barakah in life.
- Astaghfirullah removes sins and brings Allah’s forgiveness in daily Amal.
- Istighfar makes the heart soft and keeps Iman strong in every Muslim prayer.
- This masnoon dua for forgiveness brings peace and hope after any mistake.
- Saying astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih helps Muslims get Barakah and safety.
- Dua for repentance keeps Allah’s mercy close and life full of good chances.
When to Recite Astaghfirullah
Astaghfirullah is a masnoon dua that brings Barakah, wipes away sins, and helps every Muslim get closer to Allah by seeking forgiveness and making the heart clean with istighfar.
- After every namaz, repeat astaghfirullah to ask Allah for forgiveness of sins.
- When you make a mistake, say astaghfirullah for repentance and istighfar benefits.
- In the morning and evening, use astaghfirullah 100 times for Barakah and peace.
- While feeling regret or sadness, recite astaghfirullah to soften your heart.
- Before sleeping, make istighfar with astaghfirullah for a clean heart and forgiveness.
How to perform Masnoon dua (Astaghfirullah)
Astaghfirullah is a short masnoon dua that brings forgiveness and Barakah to your life. Saying this istighfar helps clean your heart, brings you closer to Allah, and keeps your Amal pure every day.
- After every salah, quietly say astaghfirullah three times to seek Allah’s mercy.
- When you make a mistake, use this dua for forgiveness to ask for Allah’s pardon.
- While walking or working, keep your tongue busy with istighfar for more Barakah.
- Before going to bed, recite this forgiveness prayer to clean your heart from sins.
- In times of sadness, repeat astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih to find peace and hope.
Summary
The masnoon dua called astaghfirullah is a short and strong prayer for forgiveness in Islam. This dua for forgiveness is often said by Muslims to seek Allah’s mercy and pardon for mistakes. Saying astaghfirullah brings Barakah and helps clean the heart from sins. It is a masnoon dua that Prophet Muhammad used many times daily.
Astaghfirullah benefits are many like getting closer to Allah and making Amal better. Doing istighfar 100 times or more is a good habit for every Muslim. This forgiveness prayer shows the real meaning of seeking forgiveness from Allah. In the end, using astaghfirullah in daily life brings peace and hope for forgiveness of sins.