"Sayyidul Istighfar: The Most Supreme Prayer for Seeking Forgiveness and Its Virtues. Explore the text, translation, and the significance of this istighfar prayer.
Every human being has undoubtedly committed sins and mistakes, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Therefore, we must constantly repent and seek forgiveness from Allah, the Most Forgiving. One way to repent is by reciting the istighfar prayer.
What Is the Sayyidul Istighfar Prayer?
The istighfar prayer is a supplication that seeks forgiveness from Allah for all the sins and mistakes we have committed. There are many istighfar prayers taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), but one stands out as the most supreme, which is Sayyidul Istighfar.
Sayyidul Istighfar translates to the master or chief of all istighfar prayers. This prayer holds distinction because it contains an acknowledgment of Allah's oneness, an acknowledgment of our status as His servants, an acknowledgment of the blessings He has bestowed upon us, and an acknowledgment of the sins we have committed.
The Sayyidul Istighfar prayer also carries great virtues for those who recite it sincerely and with hope. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that whoever recites Sayyidul Istighfar in the morning or evening, and then passes away on that day, will enter paradise.
Here is the text of Sayyidul Istighfar in Arabic, Latin, and its translation, along with its virtues for those who recite it.
Arabic Text of Sayyidul Istighfar, Latin Transliteration, and Translation:
اَللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّيْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ خَلَقْتَنِيْ وَأَنا عَبدُكَ وَأَنا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ. أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِن شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ. أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ. وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي. فَاغْفِرْ لِي. فَإِنه لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنت.
Allâhumma anta rabbî, lâ ilâha illâ anta khalaqtanî. Wa anâ 'abduka, wa anâ 'alâ 'ahdika wa wa'dika mastatha'tu. A'ûdzu bika min syarri mâ shana'tu. Abû'u laka bini'matika 'alayya. Wa abû'u bidzanbî. Faghfirlî. Fa innahû lâ yaghfirudz dzunûba illâ anta.
Translation: "O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no god except You. You have created me, and I am Your servant, following Your covenant and promise to the best of my ability. I seek refuge in You from the evil I have committed. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me, and I confess my sins. So, forgive me, for no one forgives sins except You." (Source: Sayid Utsman bin Yahya, Maslakul Akhyar, Al-'Aidrus Publication, Jakarta).
Virtues of Sayyidul Istighfar for Its Reciters
Sayyidul Istighfar is the most supreme and perfect istighfar prayer. It contains an acknowledgment of Allah's greatness, our humility as His servants, gratitude for His blessings, and recognition of our sins.
This prayer holds great virtues for those who recite it sincerely. According to the Hadith reported by Imam Al-Bukhari from Syaddad bin Aus, if one recites Sayyidul Istighfar in the morning or evening and passes away on the same day, they will enter paradise. Imam An-Nawawi, in his book Al-Adzkar, also includes Sayyidul Istighfar as one of the recommended prayers to recite every morning and evening.
In conclusion, Sayyidul Istighfar is a powerful supplication with significant virtues for its reciters. May it be beneficial to all, and may we always be among those who repent and seek forgiveness from Allah, Ameen."
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