Taubat Prayer Along with Intention, Procedure, and Implementation Time

Kapanlagi.com - Repentance can be interpreted as a way to ask for forgiveness for all the sins that have been committed to Allah SWT with full regret, not repeating mistakes and returning to the right path. Because it cannot be denied, humans are not free from wrongdoing and sin. In this case, Muslims can ask for forgiveness from Allah SWT through repentance prayer.

Repentance prayer can be done by every Muslim sincerely asking for forgiveness from Allah SWT. When someone has repented, they should strive to improve themselves towards a better direction such as doing good deeds, fulfilling obligatory worship, and staying away from prohibitions commanded by Allah SWT.

In addition, to perform repentance prayer, there are procedures that need to be understood based on the correct sequence. Through repentance prayer, Muslims can prove themselves to Allah SWT to return to the right path. So, what are the procedures for repentance prayer?

For more information about repentance prayer, including the reading of intention, procedures, time of implementation, and supplication, you can read it in the following review. The following has been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. Command for Repentance

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As humans who are not free from mistakes and sins, seeking forgiveness from Allah SWT is certainly important to do. Because through repentance, humans show all forms of regret for the sins committed. In addition, as religious beings, they certainly believe in the existence of heaven and hell. Where every human being will be placed in heaven or hell by Allah SWT based on their deeds.

In this case, heaven becomes the best place for humans and a reward for the good deeds done in the world. While hell is the opposite of heaven, a place where people with bad deeds, sins, and disbelief in Allah SWT are gathered. The command to repent is even mentioned in the words of Allah SWT in Surah Al-Imran verse 135:

"And (also) those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves, remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins - and who can forgive sins except Allah?" (Al-Imran 3:135).

It is also mentioned in the words of Allah SWT in another Surah, namely Surah At-Tahrim verse 8.

"O you who have believed, repent to Allah with sincere repentance. Perhaps your Lord will remove from you your misdeeds and admit you into gardens beneath which rivers flow." (At-Tahrim verse 8).

2. Time of Performing Repentance Prayer

Time of Performing Repentance Prayer (credit: freepik.com)

Repentance prayer can be performed anytime, whether during the day or at night. Moreover, it is advisable to repent immediately, especially after realizing committing sins. Although it can be done at any time, there is a prime time to perform repentance prayer, which is during the 2/3 of the night.

In addition, there are several prohibited times to perform repentance prayer, as reported by merdeka.com:

- From dawn until sunrise.

- From dawn until a short while after sunrise.

- When the sun is exactly in the middle until it appears inclined.

- After the afternoon prayer until sunset.

- Before sunset until the complete setting of the sun.

3. Reading of Taubat Prayer Intention

Taubat Prayer Intention (credit: freepik.com)

As for the reading of the taubat prayer intention that you can understand before performing the taubat prayer as follows. Where the number of rak'ahs that can be performed starts from two rak'ahs, four rak'ahs, and even six rak'ahs. Here is the reading of the taubat prayer intention.

"Ushalli sunnatat taubati rokaataini lillahi taala."

Meaning: "I intend to perform the sunnah prayer of taubat, two rak'ahs for the sake of Allah."

4. Procedures for Taubat Prayer

Procedures for Repentance Prayer (credit: freepik.com)

The procedures for taubat prayer are very easy to perform. Because taubat prayer is the same as regular prayer which has pillars, conditions, time, and the same procedures. Here are the procedures for taubat prayer that you can use as a reference.

- Reading the intention.

- Takbiratul ihram.

- Reading the opening supplication.

- Reading Surah Al-Fatihah.

- Reading a short surah.

- Bowing with tranquility.

- Standing up from bowing with tranquility.

- Prostrating with tranquility.

- Sitting between the two prostrations with tranquility.

- Performing the second prostration with tranquility.

- Standing for the second rak'ah.

- Reading Surah Al-Fatihah.

- Reading a short surah.

- Bowing with tranquility.

- Standing up from bowing with tranquility.

- Prostrating with tranquility.

- Sitting between the two prostrations with tranquility.

- Performing the second prostration with tranquility.

- Reciting the final tashahhud.

- Salam.

- Praying for forgiveness.

5. Prayer After Repentance Prayer

Prayer After Repentance Prayer (credit: freepik.com)

After knowing the intention, time of implementation, and procedures for repentance prayer, it is also important to know how to recite the prayer after performing repentance prayer. The prayer after repentance prayer can be found in the following discussion. Reciting Istighfar "Astaghfirullahal ladzii laa ilaaha illaa huwal hayyul qayyuumu wa atuubu ilaihi." Meaning: "I seek forgiveness from Allah, there is no god but Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence, and I repent to Him." It is recommended to recite the istighfar prayer 100 times sincerely, with the intention of seeking forgiveness from Allah SWT. Reciting the prayer after repentance prayer After that, you can recite the prayer after repentance prayer nasuha as follows: "Allahumma anta robbii laa ilaaha illaa anta, kholaqtanii wa ana 'abduka wa ana 'ala 'ahdika wa wa'dika mastatho'tu.a'udzu bika min syarri maa shona'tu, abuu-u laka bini'matika 'alayya, wa abuu-u bi dzanbii, faghfirlii fainnahuua laa yaghfirudz dzunuuba illa anta." Meaning: "O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no god but You. You created me, while I am Your servant, and I am on the covenant and promise with You as much as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil that I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me, and I acknowledge my sins to You. So forgive me, for no one forgives sins except You." That is about repentance prayer along with the recitation, procedures, and time of implementation. Hopefully the above review can help you perform repentance prayers.

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