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The concept of asking for divine forgiveness has repeatedly appeared in the [[Qur'an]] in different forms. Istighfar does not have to occur at a special time or place and it is usually accepted by God. However, according to the Qur'an and [[hadith]]s, there are times and places in which istighfar will be more likely accepted by God. | The concept of asking for divine forgiveness has repeatedly appeared in the [[Qur'an]] in different forms. Istighfar does not have to occur at a special time or place and it is usually accepted by God. However, according to the Qur'an and [[hadith]]s, there are times and places in which istighfar will be more likely accepted by God. | ||
==Literal and | ==Literal and Terminological Meanings== | ||
The word "istighfar" literally means to ask for forgiveness. It is from the Arabic root, "gh-f-r", {{inlineArabic|(غ-ف-ر)}} which originally means to cover. Terminologically, it means to verbally or practically ask God to forgive one's sins in order to be immune to the pernicious effects of the sins and divine punishment. Some scholars have taken some occurrences of the word "istighfar" in the Qur'an to refer to believing, converting to Islam, or saying one's prayers. These are instances of the practical sort of istighfar. | The word "istighfar" literally means to ask for forgiveness. It is from the Arabic root, "gh-f-r", {{inlineArabic|(غ-ف-ر)}} which originally means to cover. Terminologically, it means to verbally or practically ask God to forgive one's sins in order to be immune to the pernicious effects of the sins and divine punishment. Some scholars have taken some occurrences of the word "istighfar" in the Qur'an to refer to believing, converting to Islam, or saying one's prayers. These are instances of the practical sort of istighfar. | ||