What is the correct formula for seeking forgiveness?
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Question:
How is seeking forgiveness done? Do we say, "O Allah, forgive so-and-so," or what is the correct formula? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Yes, seek forgiveness without saying, "O Allah, forgive him" in that specific way. Instead, say, "O Allah, forgive his sins," or "Forgive so-and-so," or "O Allah, be merciful to so-and-so and overlook his faults," or "O Allah, pardon him," and so on. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
How is seeking forgiveness done? Do we say, "O Allah, forgive so-and-so," or what is the correct formula? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Yes, seek forgiveness without saying, "O Allah, forgive him" in that specific way. Instead, say, "O Allah, forgive his sins," or "Forgive so-and-so," or "O Allah, be merciful to so-and-so and overlook his faults," or "O Allah, pardon him," and so on. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما هي الصيغة الصحيحة للاستغفار؟ الشيخ صالح بن فوزان الفوزان — youtube.com
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