What is the best form of seeking forgiveness reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: What is the best form of seeking forgiveness reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
The best of them isSahih al-Bukhari 6306 The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: This is the master of seeking forgiveness.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: What is the best form of seeking forgiveness reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
The best of them is
The most superior way of asking for forgiveness from Allah is: O Allah, You are my Lord, there is none worthy of worship except You. You have created me, and I am Your servant, and I am faithful to Your covenant and promise as much as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me, and I admit my sins. So forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.
سيد الاستغفار اللهم أنت ربي لا إله إلا أنت خلقتني وأنا عبدك وأنا على عهدك ووعدك ما استطعت أعوذ بك من شر ما صنعت أبوء لك بنعمتك علي وأبوء بذنوبي فاغفر لي إنه لا يغفر الذنوب إلا أنت
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/3283] ما أفضل الصيغ الواردة عن النبي ﷺ في الاستغفار؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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