Series of Prayers After Repentance Prayer, Erase All Mistakes and Sins in the Past

Kapanlagi.com - Everyone has surely made mistakes and committed sins in their lives. In Islam, one way to cleanse oneself from these sins is through performing repentance prayer. As the name suggests, this prayer is the right step to show regret for mistakes and seek forgiveness from Allah SWT. However, to complete this practice, there are prayers to recite after prayer that are also recommended to be recited.

Repentance prayer and the recitation of prayers afterwards provide an opportunity for a Muslim to cleanse oneself from past sins and draw closer to Allah SWT. When performing repentance prayer, a Muslim recites specific prayers that express a request for forgiveness from Allah SWT. These prayers reflect the belief in Allah SWT as the Most Forgiving and Most Merciful.

Here is a review related to the procedures and recitation of prayers after repentance prayer that are important to know for every Muslim:

1. Overview of the Procedure for Repentance Prayer

Overview of the Procedure for Repentance Prayer (credit: unsplash)

The procedure for performing the repentance prayer is essentially the same as the obligatory or voluntary prayers. The only main difference lies in the intention and purpose of the prayer. The intention for the repentance prayer is as follows:

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

Meaning:

"I intend to perform the voluntary prayer of repentance, two units, for the sake of Allah Ta'ala."

The repentance prayer can be performed at any time except during the prohibited prayer times. However, many scholars recommend performing it during the last third of the night, like the tahajud prayer. As for the number of units, the repentance prayer can be performed with an odd number of units, such as 2, 4, or 6 units. Then, it is followed by the recommended supplications.

2. Reading Istighfar (33x or 100x)

Reading Istighfar (33x or 100x) (credit: unsplash)

The series of prayers after repentance begins with dhikr or reading istighfar as the following prayer:

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

Meaning:

"I seek forgiveness from Allah the Almighty, the One who has no god but He, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence, and I repent to Him."

3. Reading Repentance Prayer

Illustration of a Person Praying. (copyright/Canva).

After reading the istighfar dhikr, Muslims are encouraged to recite a prayer that contains a statement of repentance. The following is the prayer of repentance that can be recited after the repentance prayer:

"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 Almighty, the One who has no god but He, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence, and I repent (return) to Him as the repentance of a servant who has committed injustice, who no longer has any harm or benefit for himself, death, life, or resurrection from death."

4. Reading the Prayer for Forgiveness

Reading Prayer for Forgiveness (credit: unsplash)

To complete the repentance prayer, it is also recommended to pray for forgiveness for all sins and mistakes that have been committed. Here is the prayer for forgiveness that can be recited after repentance prayer:

"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 god but You, You created me and I am Your servant, and I am under Your covenant and promise that You have bestowed upon me, and I acknowledge my sins, so forgive me, for no one can forgive sins except You, O my Lord, I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done."

5. Closing Prayer for Repentance Prayer

After reciting dhikr, repentance prayer, and prayer for forgiveness, here is the closing prayer that can be recited:

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

Meaning:

"O Allah, You are the One who gives peace and from You comes peace. Blessed are You, O Dzat who has Glory and Generosity."

6. Reciting 3 Surah Qul (Surah Al Ikhlas, Al Falaq, and An Nas)

Reading 3 Surah Qul (Surah Al Ikhlas, Al Falaq, and An Nas) (credit: unsplash)

To complete the dhikr and prayer after repentance prayer above, it is also recommended for Muslims to recite 3 Surah Qul or Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas. In addition, Muslims are also encouraged to increase dhikr and ensure that they pray with humility and sincerity to seek forgiveness.

Those are some of the reviews related to some prayers to recite after repentance prayer. May it be beneficial, increase knowledge, and strengthen faith as a Muslim. Amen.

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