Complete Prayer Reading for Taubat Prayer with Its Meaning, Check the Guidelines for Its Procedure

Kapanlagi.com - Every human must have made mistakes, errors, and sins. To erase the sins that have been committed, in Islam, it is recommended to perform the repentance prayer. Generally, the repentance prayer is also known as the prayer of regret. This prayer is the most appropriate way to express regret for the sins that have been committed and to ask for forgiveness from Allah SWT. To perform it, Muslims must know the procedure and the prayer for repentance.

Through the repentance prayer, a Muslim has the opportunity to purify themselves while also drawing closer to Allah SWT. During the repentance prayer, a Muslim recites specific prayers to ask for forgiveness from Allah SWT. The repentance prayer also reflects the belief that Allah is the Most Forgiving and Most Merciful, thus He will always forgive His servants who sincerely repent.

So, how do the procedure and prayer for repentance? To find out, just check out the following review.

1. Intention Reading for Taubat Prayer

Like other prayers or acts of worship in Islam, the prayer of taubat must also be based on a sincere intention. Therefore, before performing the taubat prayer, a Muslim needs to declare the intention to perform the taubat prayer to Allah Ta'ala. This intention is important to show a pure goal of repenting to Allah and seeking His forgiveness.

Here is the reading of the intention for the taubat prayer:

"Ushalli sunnatal taubati raka'ataini lillahi ta'ala.

Meaning:

"I intend to pray the sunnah of taubat two rak'ahs for Allah Ta'ala."

2. The Procedure for Repentance Prayer

Repentance prayer, although it is a confirmed sunnah, has a special virtue because it demonstrates submission and seriousness in asking for forgiveness from Allah SWT. Therefore, repentance prayer is a highly recommended confirmed sunnah prayer for every Muslim. The reason is that performing repentance prayer is a manifestation of seriousness in repenting to Allah SWT.

The procedure for the repentance prayer is similar to that of obligatory prayers or other sunnah prayers. The main difference between repentance prayer and obligatory or other sunnah prayers lies in the intention and purpose of its implementation. Repentance prayer is specifically performed to ask for forgiveness and repent to Allah SWT for the sins that have been committed. In this case, the intention and seriousness to repent become very important.

However, there are several differences that must be noted. For instance, regarding the time of its implementation, repentance prayer can be performed at any time except during forbidden times for performing prayers. However, many scholars argue that it is more recommended to perform repentance prayer at the time of the last third of the night, similar to when performing tahajjud prayer.

Regarding the number of rakaat, repentance prayer can be performed in an odd number of rakaat, such as 2, 4, or 6 rakaat. Like the general prayer, in each rak'ah it is performed by reciting Surah Al-Fatihah and other short surahs after Al-Fatihah. In the prayer of repentance, there are also several sunnahs that are highly recommended, such as prolonging the recitation in bowing, prostration, and sitting between the two prostrations. In addition, it is also recommended to increase istighfar and prayers for forgiveness during the prayer of repentance.

3. Prayer for Forgiveness After Repentance Prayer

After performing the prayer of repentance, there are several prayers that are recommended to be recited as a form of request for forgiveness from Allah SWT. Here are some prayers that are sunnah to be read after the prayer of repentance:

1. Reciting Istighfar (33 times or 100 times)

"Astaghfirullaahal'adziim, alladzii laa ilaaha illa huwal hayyul qayyuumu wa atuubu ilaiih."

Meaning:

"I ask Allah The Most Great, the One who has no God but He, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence. I repent to Him."

2. Reciting the Prayer of Repentance

"Astaghfirullaahal azhiimal-ladzii laa ilaaha illaa huwal hayyul qayyumu wa atuubu ilaihi taubata 'abdin zhaalimin laa yamliku linafsihi dharran wa laa naf'an wa laa mautan wa laa hayaatan wa laa nusyuuran."

Meaning:

"I seek forgiveness from Allah The Most Great, who has no God except Him, the Ever-Living and the Sustainer, I repent (return) to Him as the repentance of a servant who has committed injustice, who no longer has for himself harm or benefit, death, life or resurrection from death later."

3. Reciting the Prayer for Forgiveness

"Allaahumma anta rabbii laa ilaaha illaa anta khalaqtanii wa ana'abduka wa ana'alaa 'ahdika wa wa'dika mastatha'tu a'uudzubika min syarri maa shana'tu.abuu ulaka bini'matika 'alayya wa abuu u bidzanbi fahghfirlii fa innahu laa yaghfirudz dzunuuba illaa anta."

Meaning:

"O Lord, You are my Lord, there is no one worthy of worship except You, You are the One who created me and I am Your servant, and I am in Your covenant and promise that You bestowed upon me and I acknowledge my sins, therefore forgive me, for there is no one who can grant forgiveness except You O my Lord, indeed I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done."

4. Closing Prayer of the Prayer of Repentance

"Allahumma antas salamu wa minka salam, tabarakta ya Dzal Jalaali wal Ikhram."

Meaning:

"O Allah, You are The Source of Peace and from You comes peace. Blessed are You, O Lord of Glory and Honor."

5. Other Recommended Prayers to Recite

In addition to the two prayers above, it is also recommended to increase istighfar, recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas, and pray humbly according to what we feel in our hearts.

By reciting these prayers after the prayer of repentance, may Allah SWT accept our repentance and forgive all the sins that we have committed. It is important to remember that sincerity and earnestness in seeking forgiveness from Allah is the key to obtaining His forgiveness.

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