The Power of Asking for Forgiveness | A cure for all your problems

The Power of Asking for Forgiveness

Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: 

"Whoever persists in asking for forgiveness, Allaah will grant him relief from every worry, and a way out from every hardship, and will grant him provision from (sources) he could never imagine.” 

[Abu Daawood and Ibn Maajah]

In the Quran, Allah says:

"And He is the Forgiving, the Merciful." (Quran 2:173)

"And whoever does a wrong or wrongs himself, then seeks Allah's forgiveness, he will find Allah Forgiving and Merciful." (Quran 4:110)

"And if you ask forgiveness of Allah, He will forgive you. Indeed, He is the Forgiving, the Merciful." (Quran 7:153)

These verses teach us that Allah is the Most Forgiving and Merciful, and He loves those who repent and seek His forgiveness. When we ask for forgiveness, we are admitting our mistakes and shortcomings, and we are turning to Allah for help. This shows humility and sincerity, which are two qualities that Allah loves.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

"Whoever persists in asking for forgiveness, Allah will grant him relief from every worry, and a way out from every hardship, and will grant him provision from (sources) he could never imagine.” (Abu Daawood and Ibn Maajah)

This hadith promises that whoever persists in asking for forgiveness will be granted relief from every worry, a way out from every hardship, and provision from (sources) he could never imagine. This is because when we ask for forgiveness, we are opening the door to Allah's blessings and mercy. We are also turning away from sin and disobedience, which are the main causes of our problems.

So if you are facing any problems in your life, I encourage you to make istighfar (asking for forgiveness) a regular part of your worship. It is a cure for all your problems, and it will bring you closer to Allah.

Here are some tips for making istighfar a regular part of your worship:

1. Make it a habit to say istighfar after every prayer.
2. Say istighfar whenever you make a mistake or sin.
3. Set aside some time each day to specifically make istighfar.
4. Memorize some of the recommended duas for istighfar.
5. Ask Allah to help you to persist in making istighfar.

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