How do you recite the Fifth Kalimah?

The Fifth Kalimah is recited as Astaghfirullaha rabbi min kulli dhanbin adhnabtuhu amadan aw khata’an sirran aw alaniyatan wa atubu ilayh. Beginners can follow the approved Arabic and audio while using transliteration as temporary learning support.

What does “Astaghfirullah” mean?

“Astaghfirullah” means: “I seek forgiveness from Allah.”

What should I learn after the Fifth Kalimah?

After becoming familiar with Kalimah Istighfar, learners can continue to the Sixth Kalimah Radd-e- Kufr as the next part of the commonly taught Six Kalimahs learning sequence.

Fifth Kalimah in Arabic

Q: What does the Fifth Kalimah mean?

The Fifth Kalimah means: “I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, for every sin I have committed intentionally or by mistake, secretly or openly, and I turn to Him in repentance.”

أَسۡتَغۡفِرُ اللهَ رَبِّي مِنۡ كُلِّ ذَنۡبٍ أَذۡنَبۡتُهُ عَمۡدًا أَوۡ خَطَأً، سِرًّا أَوۡ عَلَانِيَةً، وَأَتُوۡبُ إِلَيۡهِ مِنَ الذَّنۡبِ الَّذِي أَعۡلَمُ وَمِنَ الذَّنۡبِ الَّذِي لَا أَعۡلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنۡتَ عَلَّامُ الۡغُيُوبِ، وَسَتَّارُ الۡعُيُوبِ، وَغَفَّارُ الذُّنُوبِ، وَلَا حَوۡلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ الۡعَلِيِّ الۡعَظِيمِ

Transliteration

Astaghfirullaha rabbi min kulli dhanbin adhnabtuhu amadan aw khata’an sirran aw alaniyatan wa atubu ilayh.

Meaning Translation

I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, for every sin I have committed intentionally or by mistake, secretly or openly, and I turn to Him in repentance.

What Is the Meaning of the Fifth Kalimah?

The Fifth Kalimah is commonly known as Kalimah Istighfar. It is widely taught as a statement of seeking forgiveness from Allah and turning back to Him in repentance. It expresses seeking Allah’s forgiveness, acknowledging mistakes and turning back to Him.

How NorAI Teaches the Fifth Kalimah

See & Listen

See the Arabic clearly and listen to the recitation.

Understand & Follow

Understand the meaning and follow it in short sections.

Practise

Repeat and practise regularly to build familiarity.

Review

Review the complete Kalimah through reading and listening.

Fifth Kalimah for Beginners and Families

Introduce the Fifth Kalimah gradually. Begin with the approved Arabic and audio, then use transliteration as temporary learning support. Connect the Arabic wording with its approved meaning and practise recall through short repeated sessions. This approach helps beginners and families become familiar with both the wording and meaning without trying to learn everything at once.

Benefits of Understanding the Fifth Kalimah

Understanding the Fifth Kalimah helps learners connect its Arabic wording with seeking forgiveness and repentance. It can also support:

Familiarity with a commonly taught foundational Kalimah
Understanding the meaning alongside the Arabic
Recognition of seeking forgiveness from Allah
Awareness of acknowledging mistakes and repentance
Learning through listening, reading and repetition
A foundation for continuing through the Six Kalimahs

Common Questions About the Fifth Kalimah

The Fifth Kalimah is commonly known as Kalimah Istighfar. It is widely taught as a statement of seeking forgiveness from Allah and turning back to Him in repentance.