What is the meaning of, “Astaghfirullahi Rabbi Min Kulli Zambin Khatyatin Wa atuboo I’lay”? Please quote any available Ahadith with their sources regarding the above recitation.
Question
Please correct if I have mistransliterated the above prayer. Is this a Qur?aanic Aayat?
Answer
It is not a quranic Aayah
The above is a form of Istighfaar (Seeking forgiveness for one's sins).Allaamah Jazri (R.A) has recorded a hadith in Hisnul Haseen (Pg. 260 English Version- Crown mines) that whosoever recites Istighfaar in the following words, his sins will be forgiven even if they be as numerous as the foam of the ocean. 'Astaghfirullahalladhi laa ilaaha illaa huwal Hayyul Qayyoomu wa atoobu ilayhi' (Trans. I seek forgiveness from Allah, besides whom there is none worthy of worship, The Everliving, The Administrator (of the worlds) and I repent unto Him.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Bilaal Cassim
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