Astaghfirullah al-Azim (Greatest Istighfar)
The extended istighfar for major and minor sins
Also searched as: astaghfirullah al azeem
Arabic
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Transliteration
Astaghfirullahal-azimalladhi la ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum, wa atubu ilayh.
Meaning
I seek the forgiveness of Allah the Mighty, besides whom none is worthy of worship — the Ever-Living, the Sustainer — and I turn to Him in repentance.
Reference
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud
When to recite
Daily repentance • 3 times
Virtue
Whoever says it three times, Allah forgives him even if he fled from battle.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud
Prophetic dua • Grade: Hasan • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Astaghfirullah al-Azim (Greatest Istighfar)?
Daily repentance. Repeat: 3 times.
What is the virtue of Astaghfirullah al-Azim (Greatest Istighfar)?
Whoever says it three times, Allah forgives him even if he fled from battle.
Where is Astaghfirullah al-Azim (Greatest Istighfar) from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud. Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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