„Astaghfirullah“ is a request for forgiveness in the arabic or muslim world.
Astaghfirullah is also referred to as „the power of Istighfaar“ and translates freely into english as „Forgive me Allah / I ask forgiveness from Allah“.
Prophet Muhammad is said to have said „Astaghfirullah“ at least 100 times a day.
What does Astaghfirullah mean in english? Translation, meaning, explanation
„Astaghfiru Allah“: The root word or verb of Astaghfiru is Ghafara. It means „to forgive“ in english. The form of the word and the meaning of it is to ask for forgiveness. Those who ask Allah for forgiveness then add the respective name of the person from whom forgiveness is to be asked.
Meaning and advantages of Astaghfirullah
Istighfar (Astaghfirullah) is described in Islam as the gate of relief and happiness. In Islam, whenever you are in distress, start reciting „Astaghfirullah“ and Insha Allah. It is said to relieve you of your anxiety and bring you to a peaceful situation and bring happiness.
It is said:
- Istighfar removes fear and Duas are answered.
- Astaghfirullah / Istighfar opens the door of livelihood.
- Astaghfirullah / Istighfar opens the door of mercy.
- Astaghfirullah / Istighfar opens the door of knowledge.
- Astaghfirullah / Istighfar is also the door of productivity.
Furthermore, Islam says: Astaghfirullah relieves you. When you feel that sadness within you, when you are frustrated, when you are surrounded by fear, say „Astaghfirullah“.
Reciting Astaghfiruallah is traded in Islam as a method to calm the self and remove the variety of worldly worries from the mind and body. It is said to help when someone is suffering from depression and it is said to calm down.
Astaghfirullah is said to help refrain from all forms of sins. When this is said regularly, it reminds someone that Allah is everywhere and therefore there is little change of doing wrong.
If someone constantly asks for forgiveness (from Allah), Allah shall show for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every fear and give him sustenance.
The one who says Astaghfirullah (regularly), Allah shall – in Islam – open for him a way out of poverty and difficulties. Also, Allah shall thus remove all sorrow and hardship, as well as replace them with prosperity and contentment.
Astaghfirullah: Religious / Muslim reference
Muslims should do this at least 100 times a day, as it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alayhi Wa Sallam).
Conclusion: What does „Astaghfirullah“ mean?
In one minute, you should be able to say „Astaghfiru Allah“ more than 100 times! „Astaghfirullah“ in Islam is an expression of the virtue of asking for forgiveness. If Muslims want to enter paradise, they must ask for forgiveness.