Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3343

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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، رضى الله عنه ‏:‏ ‏(‏واسْتَغْفِرْ لِذَنْبِكَ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ ‏)‏ فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ إِنِّي لأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ فِي الْيَوْمِ سَبْعِينَ مَرَّةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ - وَيُرْوَى عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَيْضًا عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ إِنِّي لأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ فِي الْيَوْمِ مِائَةَ مَرَّةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رُوِيَ مِنْ غَيْرِ وَجْهٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ إِنِّي لأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ فِي الْيَوْمِ مِائَةَ مَرَّةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَرَوَاهُ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَمْرٍو عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ‏.‏
from Abu Salamah, from Abu Hurairah (regarding): 'And seek forgiveness for your sins, and also for the believing men and women (47:19).' That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Indeed I ask Allah for forgiveness seventy times a day."
Narrated by Narrated Az-Zuhri:

Context

This hadith highlights the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) practice of seeking forgiveness multiple times a day. Abu Hurairah narrates that the Prophet would ask Allah for forgiveness seventy times daily, illustrating the significance of repentance in Islam. This practice underscores the importance of humility and the continuous need for divine mercy, reminding believers to regularly seek forgiveness for their shortcomings.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and seek forgiveness regularly. By acknowledging mistakes and asking for Allah's mercy, one can foster a sense of spiritual growth and accountability in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Repentance because it emphasizes the importance of regularly seeking forgiveness from Allah.

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And seek forgiveness of Allah. Indeed, Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.
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And said, 'Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Indeed, He is ever a Perpetual Forgiver.
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So know, [O Muhammad], that there is no deity except Allah and ask forgiveness for your sin and for the believing men and believing women. And Allah knows of your movement and your resting place.

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This hadith is #3343 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Tafsir. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Narrated Az-Zuhri:.

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