On this, Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal (R.al) said that Allah had not only listened to his dua but had dragged him onto his (the baker’s) doorsteps.

 

This story is a reminder of the power of saying Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) frequently. Let’s remember that the prophet (s.a.w.s.) used to say Istighfar frequently during the day.

 

Tafseer Al-Qurtubi states:

A man complained to Al-Hasan (r.a.) about a drought, and he said to him: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”

Another man complained to him of poverty and he said to him: “Pray to Allah to forgive you.”

Another man said to him: “Pray to Allah to bless me with a child.” He said: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”

Another complained to him that his garden was dry. He said to him: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”

 

He was asked about it and he said: “This is not my personal opinion, for Allah says in Surah Nooh (interpretation of the meaning):

‘Ask forgiveness from your Lord, verily, He is Oft Forgiving; He will send rain to you in abundance. And give you increase in wealth and children, and bestow on you gardens and bestow on you rivers.”

[Tafseer Al-Qurtubi (18/301-302)]

 

One of the narrators of a Hadith was asked about the manner in which forgiveness is to be sought, to which he answered: “The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) used to say: “‘Astaghfirullah! Astaghfirullah!” (I beseech Allah for forgiveness, I beseech Allah for forgiveness)’.” [Sahih Muslim].

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