How do you pray Tauba Namaz?

 

                    Complete guide to perform Tauba Namaz:

Praying Tauba Namaz, also known as the Prayer of Repentance, is a beautiful way to seek forgiveness from Allah for any sins committed. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to perform Tauba Namaz, with references from the Quran and Hadith:

Steps to Pray Tauba Namaz

1). Make Wudu (Ablution)

•  Ensure you are in a state of ritual purity by performing Wudu.

2). Intention (Niyyah)

•  Make the intention in your heart to pray Tauba Namaz for seeking Allah’s forgiveness.

 

3). Perform Two Rakats of Nafl Prayer

•  First Rakat:

•  Recite Surah Al-Fatihah.

•  Recite any other Surah (e.g., Surah Al-Ikhlas).

•  Second Rakat:

•  Recite Surah Al-Fatihah.

•  Recite any other Surah (e.g., Surah Al-Falaq or Surah An-Nas).

 

4). Seek Forgiveness in Dua

•  After completing the two Rakats, sincerely ask Allah for forgiveness. You can use the following Dua:

•  Arabic:

'' أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ رَبِّي مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ ''

•  Transliteration:

Astaghfirullah Rabbi min kulli dhanbin wa atubu ilayh.

•  Translation:

I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, from every sin I committed and I turn to Him in repentance.

Proofs from Quran and Hadith

1. 

Quranic Reference:

•  Allah says in the Quran, "And those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves [by transgression], remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins..." (Surah Al-Imran, 3:135).

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Hadith Reference:

•  The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "There is no one who commits a sin, then purifies himself, stands in prayer, and offers two Rakats, and seeks forgiveness, except that Allah will forgive him" (Sunan Abi Dawood).

Story of the Sahaba:

Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "When a servant commits a sin, and he performs ablution well, and then stands and prays two Rakats, and asks pardon of Allah, Allah pardons him" (Sunan Abi Dawood).

Conclusion:

Tauba Namaz is a powerful way to seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. Performing it with sincerity and a repentant heart can bring immense spiritual relief and closeness to Allah.