Dua for Seeking Forgiveness — Morning and Evening

Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 1517, graded Sahih

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ

Transliteration

Astaghfirullāhal-'Adheemal-ladhi la ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyumu wa atubu ilayh

English Translation

"I seek the forgiveness of Allah the Mighty, whom there is no god but He, the Living, the Sustainer, and I repent to Him."

When to Recite This Dua

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said that whoever recites this, Allah will forgive them even if they fled from battle. Making istighfar a daily habit — morning and evening — builds a spiritual shield and keeps the door of repentance always open. It is especially important on days when you slip, as a reminder that Allah's forgiveness is always available.

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