Nine Powerful Benefits of Istighfār (Seeking Forgiveness from God)

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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…

Prayers for Necessity and Repentance

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Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is there such thing as ṣalāh (ritual prayer) for need, and ṣalāh for repentance? Did the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) ever do or encourage this? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May God bless you…