Hadith is about Forgiveness

BLOGGURU – Thauban (May Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala),(Sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) finished his Salat (prayer), he would beg forgiveness three times [by saying, ‘Astaghfirullah’ (3 times)] and then he would say: “Allahumma Antas-Salamu, wa minkas-Salamu, tabarakta ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram. (O Allah! You are the Bestower of security and security comes from You; Blessed are You. O Possessor of glory and honour).” Imam Al-Auza’i (one of the subnarrators) of this Hadith was asked: “How forgiveness should be sought?” He replied: “”I say: Astaghfirullah, Astaghfirullah (I seek forgiveness from Allah. I seek forgiveness from Allah).” [Muslim].

(Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 1876, In-book reference : Book 19, Hadith 8).

The Arabic of the Astaghfar is:

استغفر الله

And this is the Dua of the Prophet (Sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam):

اللهم أنت السلام، ومنك السلام، تباركت يا ياذا الجلال والإكرام‏

Seek Allah’s (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) forgiveness at all times and have hope for His Mercy by turning to Him, by seeking forgiveness, and by constantly striving to be better. It’s never too late to turn to Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) and seek His mercy. Regardless of our past mistakes or shortcomings, Allah’s (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) door of mercy is always open. (*)

Source: WA Group Quotes of Da’wah