Astaghfirullah al-Azim (Greatest Istighfar)
Use: The extended istighfar for major and minor sins
Also searched as: astaghfirullah al azeem
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Astaghfirullahal-azimalladhi la ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum, wa atubu ilayh.
I seek the forgiveness of Allah the Mighty, besides whom none is worthy of worship — the Ever-Living, the Sustainer — and I turn to Him in repentance.
Daily repentance • 3 times
Whoever says it three times, Allah forgives him even if he fled from battle.
📚 Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud • Grade: Hasan
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Astaghfirullah al-Azim (Greatest Istighfar)?
Daily repentance. Repeat: 3 times.
What is the virtue of Astaghfirullah al-Azim (Greatest Istighfar)?
Whoever says it three times, Allah forgives him even if he fled from battle.
Where is Astaghfirullah al-Azim (Greatest Istighfar) from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud. Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.