Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min Kulli Zambin Meaning and Arabic Text
Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min Kulli is an Arabic phrase and way to ask forgiveness, seek mercy and pardon from Allah.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the meaning, benefits, and importance of this incredible dua, and how you can incorporate it into your daily life.
Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min Kulli in Arabic
The full Dua is written in Arabic with as:
أسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ رَبي مِنْ كُلِ ذَنبٍ وَأتُوبُ إلَيهِ
Transliteration
Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min Kulli Zambin wa Atubu ilaihi.
Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min Kulli Meaning in English
Astaghfirullah rabbi min kulli zambiyon wa Atubu Ilaih means I ask forgiveness of my sins from Allah who is my Lord and I Repent to Him.
In researching for authentic source for this dua, we came across many viral posts on Facebook and Twitter which have been shared hundreds of times spreading false information.
Here’s the hadith which is being spread:
Hadith in Question:
The prophet (PBUH) said: “Oh Ali! do not sleep before you do five things: 1. Reading the entire Holy Quran. 2. Giving 4000 dirham in charity. 3. Visiting the holy Ka’aba. 4. Preserving your place in paradise. 5. Reconciling the enemies.
Then Ali, May Allah be pleased with him, said: “Oh Allah’s Apostle! How shall I do this?” the prophet (PBUH) said: “Do not you know that: 1. If you read Surat “Qul Huwa-allahu Ahad” three times, you will be rewarded as if you read the entire Quran. 2. If you read Surat (Al-Fatiha) four times, you will be rewarded as if you gave 4000 dirham in charity.
3. If you say: “There is None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone without associate, to Him belongs sovereignty and praise, He gives life and causes death and He is over all things wholly capable” ten times, you will be rewarded as if you visited the holy Ka’aba.
4. If you say: “there is no power nor might except with Allah, The Most High, The Supreme” ten times, you will be considered as if preserved your place in paradise. 5. If you say: “I seek the forgiveness of Allah who none has the right to be worshipped but Him, the Ever-lasting, the Self-subsisting and supporter of all, and I repent to Him” ten times, you will be rewarded as if you reconciled the enemies”.
Many of the posts fail to cite a source which alone should be a red flag.
Narrated `Ali: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Do not tell a lie against me for whoever tells a lie against me (intentionally) then he will surely enter the Hell-fire.” Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 106 In-book reference: Book 3, Hadith 48
We should recite this dua whenever we please, but do not attribute doing so because your following a teaching from a false hadith.
There are different authentic Dua you can say for asking forgiveness and here are some of the that are similar to this one:
Supplications in Islam: Narrated and Non-Narrated
According to IslamQA, you can offer supplications that aren’t narrated in reports, even in colloquial Arabic or another language, as long as:
- You use permissible words
- Avoid transgressing limits
- Don’t involve sin or sever ties of kinship
While narrated supplications have merit, you may need to ask for specific blessings or protection. This type of supplication is flexible and doesn’t require strict adherence to narrated reports.
Remember, focus, presence of mind, and sincerity matter most in supplication. Allah hears all voices and understands all languages.
Differentiate between:
- Restricted supplications (connected to specific times, places, or acts of worship)
- General supplications (asking for needs and wants)
For restricted supplications, stick to narrated reports. For general supplications, use acceptable and correct words according to Shariah. Avoid transgression and sin.
