Seeking Forgiveness – Ibn Taymiyyah (Darussalam Publishers)

About Seeking Forgiveness by Ibn Taymiyyah

Seeking Forgiveness is a short question-and-answer work attributed to Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah on istighfar, the act of asking Allah for forgiveness, and on repentance. This English edition is published by Darussalam, Riyadh, as a paperback of about 56 pages.

Questions the book addresses

• Whether one seeks forgiveness for a wrong act or for breaking a prohibition
• Whether repentance still counts if the sin is repeated
• Forgiveness for acts done unknowingly
• Forgiveness for thoughts that were not acted upon

About Ibn Taymiyyah

Ibn Taymiyyah was born on 22 January 1263 in Harran and died on 26 September 1328 in Damascus. He was a Sunni scholar and jurist who wrote on belief, law and many questions put to him. He was imprisoned several times in his life.

Why istighfar matters

The Qur’an tells the believers to seek forgiveness from their Lord, and the Prophet ﷺ, though forgiven, sought forgiveness from Allah many times each day. Istighfar cleans the heart, removes the weight of mistakes and brings a person back to humility. A book that explains how to seek forgiveness well is useful to every Muslim.

Who should read it

The book suits readers who struggle with repeated sins, students of fiqh and spirituality, and anyone who wants to understand repentance better. Its question and answer format makes it easy to follow.

How to benefit

Read a few questions at a time. Think about the situations that match your own life, and then act on what you learn: leave the sin, regret it and resolve not to return. If a right of another person is involved, return it or seek their pardon. Keep asking Allah for forgiveness each day.

Never lose hope

One of the great lessons of this subject is that Allah’s mercy is wide. No one should despair, whatever the past has been. The believer who returns sincerely, again and again, finds that Allah is ready to forgive. A short book on the subject can serve as a steady companion for hard days.

Reading with a teacher

Because the book deals with matters of belief and law, it is best studied with a teacher where possible. Ask about any point you find unclear instead of guessing, and keep a notebook of the answers you learn.

A companion for daily dhikr

Many people find that a short book on seeking forgiveness encourages them to make istighfar a daily habit. Some set a fixed time after prayer, and some keep a count. Whatever your method, the aim is to ask Allah for forgiveness with a present heart. Reading about the etiquette of seeking forgiveness helps make that habit sincere rather than a habit of the tongue alone.

Who benefits most

Young readers who have just started to practise, parents who want to teach their children about repentance, and older readers who wish to refresh their understanding will all find this short book useful. It can be read in a few sittings and kept for repeated reading, since the subject is one a believer returns to throughout life.

Edition details

Published by Darussalam, Riyadh, in English, paperback, about 56 pages. Printings may differ, so please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 about the copy in stock. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar.

Frequently asked questions

Is it a long book? No, it is a short paperback.

Who is the publisher? Darussalam, Riyadh.

Does it help with repeated sins? It addresses whether repentance counts when a sin is repeated.

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