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The speaker began reciting 30,000 Istighfar after hearing stories about the benefits of doing so. They recall the Prophet's sayings about the blessings of having a lot of istighfar in one's record.
Initially, they started with smaller numbers like 1,000, then 2,000, and eventually reached 10,000. They realized that finishing a smaller number of istighfar made them prone to returning to bad habits.
Reaching 30,000 Istighfar felt significant. It filled their record with good deeds and made their tongue accustomed to seeking forgiveness. It transformed their day into one filled with worship and remembrance of Allah.
When focusing to complete a larger number of istighfar, they had less time for gossip or other negative actions. They advised against setting a small limit for istighfar, as it can lead to relapsing into sins after reaching that limit.
The speaker further explains that When the number of Istighfar is greatly increased, there isn't time to do things that displease Allah. Continuous istighfar brings a sense of needing more, like an addiction, and becomes sweeter over time.
Increasing istighfar led to improved time management. The speaker started praying on time, feeling more connected to Allah, and finding peace of mind. This approach helped them achieve their goals more easily as well.
Quoting the Quran, the speaker emphasizes that Allah does not punish those who seek forgiveness. Istighfar helps overcome problems, anxieties, and fears about the future.
A benefit of istighfar is that it brings peace, tranquility, and reduces the whispers and temptations from Satan. They experienced fewer doubts about Allah's forgiveness and provision.
Completing 30,000 istighfar daily opened the door to other acts of worship, such as reading Surah Al-Baqarah and reciting morning and evening adhkar. Consistent istighfar should be a daily commitment to avoid falling back into sins.
The speaker encourages listeners not to let their sins overwhelm them. They stress the importance of always seeking forgiveness and remembering that the door to repentance is always open. Returning to Allah with humility and seeking forgiveness is the greatest form of honor.
Seeking forgiveness makes life more pleasant and resolves problems. The speaker highlights that istighfar is the beginning of success, the right path, and a source of motivation. Quoting hadith and verses from the Quran it shows the rewards of seeking forgiveness, including finding solutions to problems, receiving sustenance, and being blessed with children and wealth.
The speaker emphasizes that true healing is in healing the heart without surgery, and the true engineering is building a bridge of istighfar above an ocean of sins.
The speaker expressed a desire to encourage everyone to become addicted to istighfar. They are happy when they see people benefiting from it and improving their lives, believing that the Ummah of Muhammad deserves a better life.
The speaker suggests that distancing ourselves from religion is what makes our lives difficult and full of problems, stressing that the key is to return to Allah through istighfar. They encourage starting with istighfar and believing that things will get better and easier.
The speaker concludes that even the wealthiest people in the world do not have peace of mind, this will only come from Allah. Even if you don't have a house or children, you will feel like you own everything.