When you do a mistake knowingly or unknowingly and say sorry, your parents forgive you. Imagine the forgiveness of Allah (SWT) who is Al-Ghafoor. He forgives abundantly and has no limit to His forgiveness. A Muslim shall always repent by making Dua For Forgiveness for sins which he/she might have made in life.
If you have been wondering how to ask for forgiveness from Allah, then read this article till the end. It won’t take much time of yours!
There’s a Hadith with reference to Sahih al-Bukhari 6307 which states that:
Narrated by 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.”
We must follow this Sunnah as well. It just takes a few seconds to recite Astaghfirullah, or if you’re reciting the complete Astaghfirullah Dua.
Related: Know the meaning of Sayyidul Istighfar.
I’ve seen a lot of youngsters who say “we still have so much time to pray, we will do Ibadah when the time comes”.
Well, this is the worst thinking ever! No one knows when death will knock on our door. We’ve seen unexpected deaths due to accidents and during the entire Covid-19 crisis. No one expected that to happen. This is why it’s highly recommended to make Dua for the forgiveness of sins every single day.
It’s a fact that Iblees (Shaitaan) will always try his best to divert you and take you on the wrong path. He will involve you in bad things such as uttering wrong words, watching bad things, encouraging you in delaying Ibadat (prayers), involving in Zina, disrespecting people, and a lot more bad activities.
It’s advisable to always seek Allah’s protection from the whispers of Shaitan.
If you’ve ever been involved in a major sin, then make a sincere Dua for forgiveness from Allah after every prayer. If possible, wake up at night, perform Salatul Tahajjud, and make Dua.
As many of us heard a saying: The dua made at Tahajjud is like an arrow that does not miss its target – Imam Ash-Shafi’i (R.A)
Check Out These Powerful Duas For Forgiveness
If you have been searching for a powerful Dua for forgiveness of major sins in Islam, then consider reciting these Duas. When you make separate dua to seek forgiveness from Allah, then consider reciting Darood 7 times before and after the Dua.
Seek Forgiveness From Allah Through Istighfar
Saying Astaghfirullah (I seek forgiveness of Allah) is the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (ﷺ) to seek Istighfar 100 times daily. It just takes a few minutes to recite Istighar a hundred times a day, we can do this, right? There are plenty of benefits to reciting Astagfirullah on a daily basis. And most of all, Allah (SWT) will not punish a Muslim while he/she seeks forgiveness. As seen in the reference mentioned below from Qur’an.
But Allāh would not punish them while you, [O Muhammad], are among them, and Allāh would not punish them while they seek forgiveness. – [Surah al-Anfal: 33]
Astagfirullah is the best Dua for forgiveness that can be memorized easily and can be recited anytime. Make the best benefit of this Dua.
Dua For Forgiveness That Was Recited By Prophet Yunus (A.S)
This is popularly known as Ayat E Karima which is from the Surah Anbiya, Verse 87. A very powerful Dua for forgiveness in the Quran was recited by Prophet Yunus (A.S) when he was trapped in the stomach of a whale. If you can recall the story of Prophet Yunus (A.S), remember the way he shed tears remembering Allah (SWT) for forgiveness, the way he admitted his faults, and how he was saved from distress.
Also, read – Ayat e Karima Meaning & Benefits
Dua For Forgiveness For Parents
Parents are a true blessing for mankind. Seeking Dua for forgiveness for parents is the best gift a child can give! Meanwhile, you may also ask forgiveness for hurting your parents. Wallahi, it’s one of the worst sins to hurt parents and Allah (SWT) doesn’t accept the prayers of a Muslim who hurts parents. Consider reciting the below Dua for forgiveness for parents.
You might also like the full article of Dua For Parents in English and respecting parents in islam.
Dua For Forgiveness That Was Prescribed By The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
This Dua was recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) to Aisha (RA) to supplicate on the Night of Decree; i.e. Laylatul Qadr. It is easy to memorize and very beneficial when recited while making Dua. Make use of this Dua on a regular basis to seek forgiveness from Allah (SWT).
You can check out the complete article regarding Dua for Laylatul Qadr.
Dua For Forgiveness Of Zina
This is one of the worst sins which comes under Al-Kabirah. There’s a 100% possibility that Shaitan tempts a Muslim to involve in such sin. However, if a Muslim gets to know the punishment for Zina, he/she would never dare to get into it. If a person likes someone, then it’s highly recommended to talk to their parents and get married as soon as possible, instead of involving in Zina.
If Zina has been done in the past, then the Muslim needs to ask forgiveness from Allah for Zina wholeheartedly as soon as possible. A Muslim needs to make a sincere Dua for the forgiveness of Zina and promise that it won’t let that happen again in the future. Indeed Allah (SWT) is the Most Merciful and Generous, if he/she does Taubah/repent sincerely then surely the sin will be forgiven. Insha’Allah.
Dua For Forgiveness From Surah Al-Imran
Dua For Forgiveness For Hurting Someone
Well, hurting someone physically or orally is definitely a sin. If a Muslim hurts someone knowingly or unknowingly, he/she needs to be sorry. Being sorry is one of the best things to do! If you’ve hurt someone then be sorry before it’s too late for you to ask forgiveness from that person! If you want Allah (SWT) to forgive you, then you must be forgiven by that person at first. Do not let your ego dominate you.
Now, what should you do if you already asked for forgiveness but the person is not ready to forgive you?
Well, you shall ask again and again until the person is convinced. If still you’re not forgiven by that person then seek forgiveness from Allah (SWT). Make Dua in Tahajjud, do good deeds, give Sadaqah frequently, do whatever good you can to be on a safer side on the day of Judgement.
A few More Tips For Seeking Forgiveness From Allah
What else I can do to seek forgiveness from Allah?
Give charity (Sadaqah) …
As we can see in the Hadith At-Tirmidhi 614 The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
Charity extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire
Do you know the benefits of giving to Charity?
- Expiates sins
- Eases hardship
- You can earn rewards even after your death through Sadaqah Jariyah
- Blessings in wealth and health
- Higher chance of getting Dua accepted
- And much more…
You get all these benefits that can benefit you in this world, and hereafter. Isn’t it amazing?! There’s no minimum or maximum amount of money to be given to charity. Sadaqah is an act of kindness. A Muslim can give any amount that he/she can afford to give.
Apart from money, using kind words is a form of charity as well. Making someone happy, saying salaam, smiling with your parents, visiting the sick, forgiving someone, spreading knowledge, giving directions to someone on the road, and removing harmful things from the road also comes under Sadaqah (charity).
May Allah (SWT) forgive all our sins and grant us Jannah, Aameen.
