Every human being sins. Every soul makes mistakes. But what separates a true believer from others is not perfection it is the constant act of returning to Allah through Istighfar (seeking forgiveness). In Islam, seeking forgiveness is not just for those who have committed major sins; it is a daily act of purification, a shield for the heart, and a sign of sincere faith.
SIN DOES NOT MAKE YOU A FAILURE GIVING UP DOES
Islam teaches us that sin is part of the human experience. The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Every son of Adam commits sin, and the best of those who sin are those who repent.”
Tirmidhi
This hadith beautifully teaches us that the best Muslims are not the ones who never sin, but those who never stop returning to Allah. Your sins do not define you your repentance does.
EVEN THE PROPHET ﷺ MADE ISTIGHFAR DAILY
Despite being free from sin, the Prophet ﷺ would seek forgiveness from Allah more than 70 to 100 times a day. He said:
“By Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah and repent to Him more than seventy times each day.”
Bukhari
If the best of creation felt the need to make Istighfar so often, what about us who fall into sins daily?
ISTIGHFAR IS HOPE FOR THE BROKEN
Shaytan wants you to believe that your sins are too many, that your past is too dirty, that you don’t deserve Allah’s mercy. But Allah says:
“Do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins.”
Qur’an 39:53
It doesn’t matter how dark your past is Allah is ready to forgive as long as you turn back to Him with sincerity. The door of Tawbah (repentance) is always open until your final breath or until the sun rises from the west.
BENEFITS OF SEEKING FORGIVENESS
Daily Istighfar brings blessings into your life in ways you cannot imagine:
Opens doors of provision and sustenance
Brings peace to the heart
Removes hardships
Increases barakah in life
Strengthens faith
Draws you closer to Allah
Allah promises:
“Ask forgiveness from your Lord; indeed, He is ever a Perpetual Forgiver. He will send rain to you in abundance and increase you in wealth and children…”
Qur’an 71:10–12
SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE ISTIGHFAR DAILY
You don’t need long hours to purify your heart. Start small, but be consistent.
Say Astaghfirullah 100 times a day
After every Salah, recite Astaghfirullah 3 times
Before sleeping, ask Allah to forgive your sins
Use Sayyidul Istighfar, the best form of seeking forgiveness
Make sincere dua: “O Allah, forgive me and have mercy on me.”
SAYYIDUL ISTIGHFAR (THE MASTER OF FORGIVENESS)
“O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant… I admit Your blessings upon me and I admit my sins. So forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.”
Whoever says this sincerely in the morning and dies before evening will enter Jannah. And whoever says it in the evening and dies before morning will enter Jannah.
Bukhari
CONCLUSION
Do not let a day pass without seeking forgiveness from Allah. Your heart needs Istighfar like your body needs air. When you say Astaghfirullah, you are not just asking Allah to erase your sins you are renewing your faith, healing your heart, and reconnecting with your Creator.
No matter where you are in life, no matter how far you feel from Allah come back. He is waiting for you.
