378. Masnun Dua (Astaghfirullah Wa Atubu Ilaih)
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite more than seventy times a day:
Masnun Dua in Arabic
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوْبُ إِلَيْهِ
Masnun Dua English Transliteration
astaghfir-ullaaha wa atuwb 'iilayhi
Masnun Dua English Translation
I seek forgiveness of God and repent to him.
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 Masnun Dua (Astaghfirullah Wa Atubu Ilaih)
Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih helps a Muslim get Allah’s forgiveness and brings the heart back to Him, making life full of hope and Barakah after any mistake.
- This dua for forgiveness removes sins and brings Allah’s mercy close every day.
- Istighfar with repentance in Islam keeps Iman strong and Amal clean from wrong.
- Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih gives peace and helps Muslims start fresh after sin.
- Saying this prayer for forgiveness brings Barakah and safety in daily Muslim life.
- Dua for repentance helps the heart turn to Allah and keeps hope alive always.
When to Recite Astaghfirullah Wa Atubu Ilaih
Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih is a masnun dua that helps Muslims seek forgiveness, do taubat nasuha, and return to Allah with a clean heart, bringing Barakah and peace in every Amal.
- After finishing namaz, recite astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih for forgiveness and taubah.
- When you feel regret for sins, use this dua for repentance in Islam and istighfar.
- In the morning and evening, repeat astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih for Barakah and peace.
- While making zikir taubat, add this dua for forgiveness to soften your heart.
- Before sleeping, say astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih to seek Allah forgive me and mercy.
How to perform Masnun Dua (Astaghfirullah Wa Atubu Ilaih)
Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih is a strong masnoon dua for forgiveness and turning back to Allah. This istighfar brings Barakah, helps clean your heart, and makes your Iman stronger every day.
- After finishing salah, say astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih three times with a soft voice.
- When you feel regret for any sin, use this dua for repentance to ask Allah’s mercy.
- During quiet moments, repeat this Islamic prayer for forgiveness to find peace inside.
- Before going to bed, recite this dua for forgiveness to clean your heart from mistakes.
- If you feel far from Allah, keep saying astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih to bring your Iman back.
Summary
The masnun dua astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih is a strong Islamic dua for forgiveness and true repentance in Islam. This prayer for forgiveness means asking Allah to forgive and turning back to Him with a clean heart. Saying astaghfirullah wa atubu ilaih brings Barakah and helps Muslims fix their Amal and Iman.
Doing istighfar and this dua for repentance often is a Sunnah and brings many benefits of istighfar. It teaches how to repent in Islam and shows the real way of seeking forgiveness from Allah. In the end, this forgiveness prayer gives hope and helps Muslims get closer to Allah and leave sins behind.