5th Kalma-Dua Astaghfar with translation and meaning

The 5th kalma or Dua Astaghfar is a prayer for forgiveness of sins, whether sins are committed overtly, covertly, or accidentally. It is testimony of  Allah’s power to forgive major and minor sins. Kalma Astagfaar is a unique way of apologizing to Allah for our oblivions. Pleading pardon with sincerity and regrets makes us feel better about our deeds in the past. In this blog, we will understand the meaning, the fifth kalima in english, and importance of 5th kalma in detail. 

What is Kalma?

The word kalma or “qalma” is an Arabic word that means “word”. In South Asian Muslim doctrine, kalmas are the combination of different supplications and prayers based on hadiths. These have been formulated and compiled to facilitate easy memorizing and learning of Aqeedah (belief). Because South Asian Muslims such as Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh can't speak Arabic, it is the easiest way to articulate and teach the basic concept of Islam to their offspring. There are Six Kalmas formulated by Islamic scholars. 

 Astaghfar meaning

The word Astaghfar (ٱسْتِغْفَار) is an Arabic word that means “seeking forgiveness”. Astaghfar meaning, In Islamic belief, is to seek forgiveness of sins before Allah. This dua is often recited by saying (أَسْتَغْفِرُ ٱللَّٰهَ), “I plea pardon of Allah”. It is the Sunnah of our Holy Prophet (SAW) to recite Astaghfar a hundred times a day. In the Holy Quran Allah says;

                                                    فَقُلْتُ ٱسْتَغْفِرُوا۟ رَبَّكُمْ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ غَفَّارًۭا ١٠     

 (Surah Nuh Verse 10)

“Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Indeed, He is ever a Perpetual Forgiver.”[Quran 71:10]

Astaghfar meaning encapsulates begging Allah for the elimination of sins of any form, whether that is known or unknown, majors or minors, and have committed intentionally or unintentionally.

Fifth kalima in Arabic 

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ رَبِّيْ مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ أَذْنَبْتُهُ عَمْدًا أَوْ خَطَأً سِرًّا أَوْ عَلَانِيَةً وَأَتُوْبُ إِلَيْهِ مِنَ الذَّنْبِ الَّذِيْ أَعْلَمُ وَمِنَ

الذَّنْبِ الَّذِيْ لَا أَعْلَمُ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوْبِ وَسَتَّارُ الْعُيُوْبِ وَغَفَّارُ الذُّنُوْبِ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ الْعَلِيِّ

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Translation of 5 kalma in English

Translation of kalmas and other supplications which are transcribed in Arabic, is important to understand their meanings. Here we provide 5th kalima translation so its meaning and spirit can easily be understood.                                                

“I seek forgiveness from ALLAH, who is my Lord, from every sin I committed knowingly or unknowingly, secretly or openly. I also seek His forgiveness for all sins which I am aware of or am not aware of. Certainly, You (ALLAH), are the Knower of the hidden and the Concealer of mistakes, and the Forgiver of sins. And there is no power and no strength except from ALLAH, the Most High, the Most Great.”

5th kalima transliteration

Transliteration is written to convey the pronunciation of the original words in a different script.  It helps readers and speakers of that script to understand the sounds and pronunciation of the original word. Here we design fifth kalima transliteration, so that it can easily be pronounced and understood by non-Arabic readers. 

Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min Kulli Zambin Aznabtuho Amadan Aw Khata An Sirran Aw Alaniatan Wa Atubu ilaihi Minaz Zambil Lazee Aalamu Wa Minaz Zambil Lazee La Aalamu innaka Anta Allamul Ghuyoobi Wa Sattaarul Oyobi Wa Ghaffaruz Zunoobi Wala Hawla Wala Quwwata illa billahil Ali Yil Azeem

Significance of kalima 5th  

Allah highly appreciates and encourages anyone who seeks forgiveness, and He forgives those who plead pardon sincerely. Kalima 5th is the confession of one’s sins before Allah almighty and seeking pardon from Him. The recitors of kalima 5th firmly believe that all their sins and wrongdoings will be pardoned. This concept develops a firm determination in someone to avoid sins and do good deeds. Hence, it cultivates high moral standards in individuals. As reciting this kalma sweeps away all kinds of sins, it springs pure intentions in Muslims and purifies their hearts

Benifits of 5 kalma 

5 kalma is the source of Allah’s mercy

Allah is the most merciful. He always wants His servants to repent for their sins and it is the action Allah highly likes. Whoever tenders his repentance to Him and seeks forgiveness, He accepts his dua and forgives all his sins. 5 kalma is the articulated dua of begging for forgiveness of sins. it  should be recited regularly to get rid of sins and have the mercy of Allah.

5 kalima gives strength

Allah is powerful and can give strength to anyone He wills. The power of Allah has no limit and no one can compete with him. In the Quran, Allah promises to give strength to those who repent and submit to the will of Allah. Allah says in surah Hud ayah 52; 

“And O  my people! Seek your forgiveness of your Lord and turn to Him in repentance. He will shower you with rain in abundance, and add strength to your strength. So do not turn away, persisting in wickedness.” (Quran11:52). 

According to this verse of the Holy Quran, those who repent will be rewarded with strength. So, 5 kalima is a dua for repentance and blessed Dhikr (zikr) to get strength from Allah.

Kalma 5th removes anxiety and depression

Sins have severe impacts on the mental and physical health of people. Every person associated with any form of sin experiences a state of pain and sadness. Minor sins lead to major sins that cause depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety sometimes claim the lives of people. One of the modes of treatment of depression is to purge sins and abondon them forever. Supplicating the Kalma 5th helps in treating and reducing depression and anxiety. 

Fifth kalma causes relief and happiness

Fifth kalma is the gateway of relief and happiness. Reciting this Kalma helps us calm ourselves by washing away a variety of futile and worldly desires from our minds. Sinning causes burdening of the mind and soul. This burden causes sorrow and unhappiness in a sinner. Repentance from sins has joyful rewards in the afterworld (Akhirah) according to the Quran and Hadiths. The concept of reward in Akhirah makes the supplicants of the fifth kalma happy and gives relief from the burden of wrongdoings.

kalima 5 in the light of Hadiths

Many Hadiths narrate the importance of kalima 5. Although the whole kalma is not mentioned in Hadith, the main theme and importance of seeking forgiveness are mentioned in many Hadiths.

In a hadith (Musnad Aḥmad 2234) narrated by Ibn Abbas (R.A), the Prophet (SAW) said that;

  مَنْ أَكْثَرَ مِنْ الِاسْتِغْفَارِ جَعَلَ اللَّهُ لَهُ مِنْ كُلِّ هَمٍّ فَرَجًا وَمِنْ كُلِّ ضِيقٍ مَخْرَجًا وَرَزَقَهُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَحْتَسِبُ

(Musnad Aḥmad 2234)

“Whoever increases his prayers for forgiveness, Allah will grant him relief from every worry, a way out from every hardship, and provide for him in ways he does not expect.”

In another Hadith (Sahih al-Bukhari 6307), Hazrat Abu Hurairah (R.A) narrates that Muhammad (SAW) said;

وَاللَّهِ إِنِّي لَأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ فِي اليَوْمِ أَكْثَرَ مِنْ سَبْعِينَ مَرَّةً       

“By Allah! I ask for forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him in repentance more than seventy times a day.”

When and where to recite the kalma 5 

Kalma 5 incorporates the powerful prayer for seeking pardon of our sins from Allah. A good believer always pleads pardon for his wrongdoings. Kalma 5 should be recited constantly irrespective of time and place. Regular recitation of fifth kalma washes away all forms of sin, purifies the soul, and refreshes the mind. The best occasion to recite dua Astaghfar is when you feel regret for your past sins and wrongdoings. According to Hadiths, “whoever reads Astagfaar on Friday before Fajr prayer then Allah Almighty forgives his sins, even if the sins are as many as the foam of the ocean.”

How many times to recite five kalma

Allah has uncountable blessings on us. His remembrance (zikr) should also be uncountable. But, due to our business and oblivion, we can't recite the duas all the time. Islam does not compel us to do dhikr all the time. We should recite five kalma and all other supplicants regularly. Reciting Astaghfar 100 times a day found in Hadith (Sahih Muslim, hadith: (6799). In another Hadith Prophet (SAW) says; “I seek forgiveness more than 70 times a day”. So, We can practice either of the two. 

Conclusion

Seeking forgiveness is at the heart of Islamic belief. The 5th kalma or dua Astaghfar acts as a bridge to connect Muslims with their creator and express redemption for their transgressions. Kalma Astagfar, although, a simple prayer carries sound values. It leads to inner peace, tranquility, and spirituality, and the ultimate destination is Allah’s mercy. To understand its true meaning we should read 5 kalma in English translation.