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Akhlāq

أخلاق

استغفار

Istighfār

Definition

Seeking forgiveness from Allah — saying astaghfirullāh and related formulae.

Example

The Prophet ﷺ asked Allah for forgiveness over seventy times a day — even though his past and future sins were forgiven.

See also

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Tawbah

Repentance — regretting the sin, leaving it, and resolving not to return; restoring rights if owed.

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