Nine Powerful Benefits of Istighfār (Seeking Forgiveness from God)

By Yūsuf Badāt Istighfār means to seek forgiveness with God from negligence and disobedience, by the means of both the tongue and the heart. ONE: Compliance to and Fulfillment of God’s Command وَاسْتَغْفِرُواْ اللَّهَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ “Seek forgiveness with God! Certainly, God is Ever Forgiving [and] Merciful.” – (Qurʾān: 73:20) TWO: Protection from Godly…