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The 6 Kalimas are declarations of Islamic faith that embody the core principles of Islam, and can help believers strengthen their faith, receive gifts from Allah (SWT), and improve their commitment to Muslim values. The 5th Kalima, Astaghfar (Penance), is used to ask Allah for forgiveness, which the Prophet (peace be upon him) encourages us to do 100 times a day. We spoke to Mekaeel Mohsin, Imam for the Islamic Community of Salinas in Salinas, California, for tips on deepening your connection with Allah (SWT) and to learn about the importance of forgiveness in Islam. Keep reading to learn all about how to use this dua.
How to Use the 5th Kalima
Recite the 5th Kalima, Astaghfar, to ask Allah Most Merciful to forgive all your wrongdoings, both known and unknown. When you ask for forgiveness, Allah (SWT) will give you peace of mind and open your heart to forgiving others.
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- ↑ https://youtu.be/oIBbnD-t5HE?t=63
- ↑ https://www.islamicity.org/98977/the-6-Kalimas-pillars-of-faith-and-unity-in-islam/
- ↑ https://myislam.org/the-six-Kalimas/
- ↑ https://myislam.org/the-six-Kalimas/
- ↑ https://myislam.org/the-six-Kalimas/
- ↑ https://www.al-islam.org/repentance-cradle-mercy-husayn-ansariyan/guilt-and-ways-curing-it
- ↑ https://myislam.org/first-Kalima-tayyab/
- ↑ https://myislam.org/first-Kalima-tayyab/
- ↑ https://myislam.org/second-Kalima-shahadat/
- ↑ https://myislam.org/third-kalima-tamjeed/
- ↑ https://myislam.org/third-kalima-tamjeed/
- ↑ https://myislam.org/fourth-Kalima-tauheed/
- ↑ https://myislam.org/fourth-Kalima-tauheed/
- ↑ https://myislam.org/fourth-Kalima-tauheed/
- ↑ https://myislam.org/sixth-kalma-radde-kufr/
- ↑ https://myislam.org/sixth-kalma-radde-kufr/