Seeking Forgiveness Three Times After Voluntary Prayer
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it prescribed for a Muslim to say "I seek Allah's forgiveness" three times after finishing a voluntary prayer?
Answer:
There is no specific text regarding the number for voluntary prayer, meaning neither three nor ten is mentioned in this context. However, saying "Seek Allah's forgiveness" is fine; he says to seek Allah's forgiveness in every situation. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it prescribed for a Muslim to say "I seek Allah's forgiveness" three times after finishing a voluntary prayer?
Answer:
There is no specific text regarding the number for voluntary prayer, meaning neither three nor ten is mentioned in this context. However, saying "Seek Allah's forgiveness" is fine; he says to seek Allah's forgiveness in every situation. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، الباب الثاني عشر في علاج مرض القلب بالشيطان — islamhouse.com (1:11:47)
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