Common Phrase

Astaghfirullah

أَسْتَغْفِرُ ٱللَّٰه · /æsˈtæɣ.fɪ.rʊl.lɑː/

Astaghfirullah means "I seek forgiveness from Allah," a phrase Muslims repeat to express regret and turn back to Him.

What does Astaghfirullah mean?

Rooted in the practice of istighfar, saying Astaghfirullah is a quiet act of repentance, acknowledging a shortcoming and asking Allah's forgiveness, often repeated throughout the day as a habit of the heart.

Alternative Spellings

Istighfar