“Istaghfara” (استغفر) is the Arabic word for “seeking forgiveness”. It’s derived from the root word “ghafara” (غفر) (v. past tense) which means “to forgive”.
Maghfira (forgiveness) is to forgive (sins) and a characteristic of Allah.
In an Islamic context, “istaghfara” specifically refers to seeking forgiveness from Allah (God). The most common form is saying “Astaghfirullah” (أستغفر الله) which means “I seek forgiveness from Allah.”
Muslims are encouraged to say “Astaghfirullah” frequently throughout the day, recognizing their shortcomings and seeking Allah’s mercy and pardon.
Istighfar (Arabic: ٱسْتِغْفَار) is the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah in Islam.
Istighfar is a significant practice in Islam, as it helps believers maintain a close relationship with Allah by acknowledging their mistakes and seeking His mercy.
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