This story about “Istighfar” is from the life of
Imam Ahmed Bin Hanbal, who is considered
as a renowned scholar of Islam and a famous
theologian. Imam Ahmed is also considered to
be the founder of the Hanbali school of fiqh
(Islamic jurisprudence) and is one of the most
celebrated Sunni theologians, often referred
to as the "Sheikh ul-Islam" or the "Imam of
Ahl al-Sunnah."
During his old age, while Imam Ahmed was
During his old age, while Imam Ahmed was
travelling he stopped by a town. After the
prayers, he wanted to stay for the night in
the masjid yard because he didn’t know anyone
in the town. Owing to his humility, he hadn’t
introduced himself to anyone thinking that if
he did, he would be welcomed by many people.
Failing to recognize Ahmed bin Hanbal, the
Failing to recognize Ahmed bin Hanbal, the
caretaker of the mosque refused to let him
stay in the mosque. As Imam Ahmed was
quite old, the caretaker had to drag him out
of the mosque. On seeing this, a baker from
a nearby place felt pity for this man (Imam
Ahmed) and offered to be the host to him for
the night. During his stay with the baker, Imam
Ahmed observed that the baker would constantly
recite Istighfar (seek forgiveness from Allah).
Imam Ahmed asked the baker if the constant
practice of saying Istighfar had any effect on him.
The baker responded by telling Imam Ahmed that
Allah had accepted all of his duas (supplications),
except one. When he asked him what dua was it
that hadn’t been accepted, the baker replied that
he had been asking Allah to provide him the
privilege to meet the famous scholar Imam
Ahmed bin Hanbal.
On this, Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal said that Allah had
On this, Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal said that Allah had
not only listened to his dua but had dragged him
onto his (the baker’s) doorsteps. [Summarized from
Al Jumuah magazine, vol 19, issue 7]
This story is a reminder of the power of saying Istighfar
This story is a reminder of the power of saying Istighfar
(seeking forgiveness) frequently. Let’s remember that
the prophet used to say Istighfar frequently during
the day. Tafseer Al-Qurtubi states:
A man complained to Al-Hasan about a drought, and
A man complained to Al-Hasan about a drought, and
he said to him: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”
Another man complained to him of poverty and he
Another man complained to him of poverty and he
said to him: “Pray to Allah to forgive you.”
Another man said to him: “Pray to Allah to bless me
Another man said to him: “Pray to Allah to bless me
with a child.” He said: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”
Another complained to him that his garden was dry.
Another complained to him that his garden was dry.
He said to him: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”
He was asked about it and he said: “This is not my
He was asked about it and he said: “This is not my
personal opinion, for Allah says in Surah Nooh
(interpretation of the meaning): ‘Ask forgiveness
from your Lord, verily, He is Oft Forgiving; He will
send rain to you in abundance. And give you increase
in wealth and children, and bestow on you gardens
and bestow on you rivers.” Tafseer Al-Qurtubi
(18/301-302)
One of the narrators of a Hadith was asked about
One of the narrators of a Hadith was asked about
the manner in which forgiveness is to be sought,
to which he answered: "The Messenger of Allah
(sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) used to say:
‘Astaghfirullah! Astaghfirullah! (I beseech Allah
for forgiveness, I beseech Allah for forgiveness)’.”
[Sahih Muslim].
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