The Meaning Of Astaghfirullah

Author: Imām ‘Uthaymīn

Source: اللقاء الشهري 5/22

Translator: Muhammad Abouharb


Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymīn (may Allah have mercy upon him) said,


When you say “astaghfirullah” you’re asking Allah for two things, and they are:

  1. To conceal the sin.
  2. To overlook the sin so that Allah doesn’t punish you for it.