The Power of Istighfar.

As-Salaam alaykum,

 We often tend to forget the importance of the simple yet powerful Du'a/supplication of ISTIGHFAR... ie the recital of/saying of 'ASTAGHFIRULLAH' ( I seek forgiveness of Allah) ... or repentance... ie seeking Allah's forgiveness on our sins and shortcomings.

 Some of the virtues and benefits of Istighfar are:-

 It opens the door of sustenance.
 
 It opens the door of Mercy and Knowledge.

 Istighfar removes anxiety and for it, one's Du'as are answered.

 Reciting Istighfar helps us to calm ourselves and wipes out variety of worldly worries from our mind/body.

 Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said:- "The Messenger of Allah, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, said: If anyone constantly seeks pardon (from Allah), Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he expects not." [Abu Dawud].

In view of this, we should include ISTIGHFAR  (Recital of 'Astaghfirullah) in our daily Zikr (at least 100 times), when we come to Remember Allah, Azzah Wa Jallah, in the mornings and in the evenings.

Best Wishes to you all.