Astaghfirullah Hal Adzim or Astaghfirullahalazim is an extension of Astaghfirullah that Muslims frequently recite this dua (supplication) to seek forgiveness from Allah.
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Pronunciation
The following video we have made will help you learn the proper pronunciation of the phrase word by word:
Astaghfirullah Hal Adzim Meaning
Astaghfirullahalazim is an Arabic sentence made from joining Astaghfar ( repentance ) and Allah which combined means “I seek forgiveness from Allah”. and then adds Al Azim which means The mighty and most Great.
Combined is considered a short prayer of redemption. An expression of shame. I should not have done that. Anyone saying it is supposed to be repenting or asking forgiveness before Allah.
Astaghfirullah al Azeem in Arabic
Astaghfirullah Hal Adzim in arabic consists of 3 words which are written with the Diacritical as:
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ
and without Diacritical :
أستغفر الله العظيم
and it can be divided and explained as following
| Astaghfiru | أَسْتَغْفِرُ | I seek forgiveness of |
| llah | اللَّهَ | God |
| Hal Adzim | الْعَظِيمَ | The Almight |
Common Spelling
- Astaghfirullahalazim
- Astaghfirullah al Adzim
- Astaghfirullah al Azim
- astaghfirullah al Azeem
- astaghfirullaha al azeem
Astaghfirullahalazim Benefits
The benefits of reciting this dua are the same as Istighfar the things that this supplication is asking for which are:
Related:
- It helps us to refrain from all forms of sins
- Istighfar (asking forgiveness) removes anxiety and increases the likelihood that a dua will be answered.
- Opens the door of sustenance.
- It relieves you. When you feel that sadness within you
- Daily Istighfar opens the door of mercy and knowledge.
- Asking for Istighfar is a gateway to productivity
Astaghfirullah al Azim Origin
Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ) said: Whoever says: Astaghfirullāha ‘l-‘Aẓīm alladhi lā ilāha illā huwa ‘l-ḥayyul-Qayyūm wa atūbu ilayh. Allah will forgive him even if he has deserted the army’s ranks.
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Alternatives
There are different Dua you can say for asking forgiveness and here are some of the that are similar to this one:
