Sufi Classics · July 8, 2026

istighfār (Sufism Glossary)

Istighfār (seeking forgiveness) has three degrees: First, istighfār from major and minor sins; then, istighfār from heedlessness in action; and finally, istighfār from everything other than the Real (al-Ḥaqq). (Ravza, …

Istighfār (seeking forgiveness) has three degrees: First, istighfār from major and minor sins; then, istighfār from heedlessness in action; and finally, istighfār from everything other than the Real (al-Ḥaqq). (Ravza, 304)

(See also tawba-ināba-awba)