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'''Istighfār''' (Arabic:{{ia|الإستغفار}}) is to ask [[God]] to forgive one's sins. It does not merely consist in the recitation of sentences such as {{ia|"اللّهمَ إغفِرلی"}} (God! | '''Istighfār''' (Arabic:{{ia|الإستغفار}}) is to ask [[God]] to forgive one's sins. It does not merely consist in the recitation of sentences such as {{ia|"اللّهمَ إغفِرلی"}} (lit. God! forgive me!, allāhumm-a ighfirlī), rather it is a true feeling of return to God and [[repentance]] for one's wrongdoings with a determination not to commit them again. Istighfar is not restricted to ordinary, fallible people; even the [[Prophethood|prophets]] asked for divine forgiveness. The [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]] was commissioned by God to ask for divine forgiveness for himself and for other believers, as an [[intercession]] for divine mercy. | ||
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. | ||