Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min Kulli Zambiyon Wa Atubu Ilaih is a small yet powerful Dua that opens the door of sustenance and gateway of relief and happiness.
Astagfirullah (also known as Istighfar) simply means I seek forgiveness of sins from Allah. Whenever a person is in distress, feels disturbed when financial problems surround him, when life feels so incomplete, then reciting Istighfar 100 times a day can solve all the worldly problems.
Small or big, when we do mistakes knowingly or unknowingly, and when we realize it, we must turn towards Allah (SWT) and ask for forgiveness right away. Allah (SWT) loves the one who is shameful of the mistakes he has done and seeks forgiveness genuinely.
“Truly, Allah loves those who turn unto Him in repentance and loves those who purify themselves.” [Quran, 2:222]
It is Sunnah to recite Astagfar on daily basis… let’s see the reference in the Hadith below.
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
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.” – [Sahih al-Bukhari 6307]
In another Hadith of Sunan Ibn Majah 3815, the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) used to seek the forgiveness of Allah and repent to Him 100 times each day.
You may also read the article Dua for forgiveness which contains multiple Duas handpicked from the Holy Qur’an.
Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min Kulli Full Dua Meaning in English
The Dua in English transliteration is as follows:
Astaghfirullah rabbi min kulli zambiyon wa atoobu ilaiyh
English translation:
I ask forgiveness of my sins from Allah who is my Lord and I turn towards Him.
Astaghfirullah Benefits From Qur’an & Hadith
The benefits of reciting Istighfar can be seen in the Qur’anic verse mentioned below.
Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Indeed, He is ever a Perpetual Forgiver. He will send [rain from] the sky upon you in [continuing] showers. And give you increase in wealth and children and provide for you gardens and provide for you rivers. – [Surah Nuh 71:10-12]
The benefits of reciting Istighfar can be seen in the Hadith mentioned below.
Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) 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]
Below is the summary of the benefits:
- Istighfar opens the doors of Mercy.
- Increase in wealth & children.
- Duas get answered.
- Istighfar opens the door of sustenance (food & drink).
- And Allah would not punish them while they seek forgiveness [Qur’an 8:33].
- Allah will send the rain of mercy.
- Allah will provide you with gardens and rivers.
The key to worldly success and getting rid of all the problems is reciting Astaghfirullah 100 times every day. It hardly takes 2 mins to recite this short Dua 100 times. Astaghfirullah can be recited after Salah, during traveling, or whenever you’re sitting idle. Just a few minutes of recitation on the tongue can be the key to success. Subhan’Allah.
If you’ve enough time, then consider reciting the complete Dua Astaghfirullah rabbi min kulli zambiyon wa atubu ilaih.
Note: Make sure you seek forgiveness sincerely and with the intention of not repeating the sin again.
