FatwaFederal TerritoriesEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
IRSYAD HUKUM KE-50: ISTIGHFAR
What is the meaning of istighfar?
Short answer
Istighfar means seeking forgiveness or the erasure of sins, removing their effects and seeking protection from their evil.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Istighfar means seeking forgiveness or the erasure of sins, removing their effects and seeking protection from their evil. According to the theologians, it is asking for forgiveness after recognising how wicked a sin is and turning away from it. The ruling also cites the command to seek forgiveness in Surah Nuh, verses 10 and 11, and Ibn Kathir's explanation about returning to Allah through repentance.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Antara maksud lain istighfar ialah memohon keampunan atau memohon penghapusan dosa, menghilangkan kesannya dan berlindung daripada kejahatannya.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM KE-50: ISTIGHFAR”, 23 July 2015. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/1952-irsyad-fatwa-ke-50-istighfar. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-istighfar/