The terms Istighfar and Tawbah are two common words uttered from the mouths of every Muslim believer. At times, these words are used interchangeably. However, they are two separate words that possess two separate meanings. So what does istighfar and tawbah mean? How are they performed in terms of gaining value upon its benefits? Tawbah - Turning back to Allah. Tawba is a journey (Hijra) from the disliked to the liked; from disobedience to obedience; from Allah's anger to His grace. 3. Tawbah completes the purification of soul and it has got a sequence of requisites to be fulfilled. Some of the steps mentioned below are in and of themselves istighfar. Istighfaar and Tawbah. Istighfar, meaning seeking forgiveness, is mentioned in the Qur'an in two ways: either by itself or coupled with tawbah (repentance). The single mention of istighfar (without the mention of tawbah) finds an example in the saying of Nuh alayhes salam in the Noble Qur'an: Tawbah and Istighfar are introduced as two different techniques leading to forgiveness of Allah and purifying a Muslim's soul, so we will go through each in detail to know what is the difference between them and how to apply each in a correct way. What is Tawbah? The Difference between Tawbah and Istighfar There are two types of Istighfar; 1. Istaghfar that is mentioned alone. 2. Istaghfar that is mentioned with Taubah. The Istaghfar that is mentioned alone is found in the words of Nuh (peace and blessings be upon him): Given that they are listed here, with one (istighfār) preceding the other (tawbah), then we must assume from this that despite how they may seem similar to one another, and indeed may even have the same goal — to receive Allāh's mercy — they are in fact, two separate processes. Imam al-Tabari's tafsir says: وقَوْلُهُ :( فَاِسْتَغْفَرُوهُ )، يَقُولُ : اِعْمَلُوا عَمَلًا يَكُونُ سَبَبًا لِسَتْرِ,Other Culture,qur'an,adaab (etiquette),tawbah (repentance),istighfar (seeking forgiveness) The lights of the Quran Tawbah and Istighfar in the light of al-Quran Mawlana Muhammad Abdul Hakim Tawbah and Istighfar are special qualities of a believer. Allah has created humans to worship Him and obey His commands and prohibitions. However, humans, being deceived by Satan, sometimes violate Allah's commands and prohibitions. Difference Between Tawbah And Istighfar. Tawbah and Istighfar are two distinct methods for winning Allah's pardon and sanctifying a Muslim's soul. Tawbah is the act of asking Allah for forgiveness after sinning or doing improperly. It is used to glorify Allah and express regret for previous transgressions as well as a determination to Seeking Forgiveness: Difference Between Tawbah and Istighfaar Ads by Muslim Ad Network About Islam 28 December, 2022 The difference between Tawbah and Istighfaar - Mufti Menk Watch on Do you often get confused about the words Tawbah and Istighfaar? 5BvOxd.