istighfār
When I held fast to seeking istighfār, I saw doors open with ease to all that I longed to achieve. Moments of quiet intimacy with Allah unfolded before me—hidden charity became effortless, my Qur’an portions grew longer, and my study sessions brimmed with barakah. The love of those around me took on a deeper, sweeter form. And whenever I found myself alone, burdened by worry, my concerns would vanish as though they had never been, resolved with no effort of my own.
This is what I witnessed, through my own journey with istighfār. Yet, insan is ever hasty, and when the lure of sin draws near, not always do they possess the strength to turn away. But the distinction between the believer who loves Allah and the one who is heedless lies in this: the one who rises after falling, who strives again despite losing what they once had through their own flaws and failings. They mend their ingratitude by hastening back to obedience the moment they recognize how they abandoned it for fleeting desires. And they return, certain that the One who helped them before will surely help them again. So, go back to Him with good thoughts of Him, go back to Him knowing it is only He who can help you, and go back knowing that you can be better in obedience than you once were, so long as you go back with sincerity and firm resolve.
Benefits, stories and reminders of making Istighfār
