20/11/2014
The Secret of Success:
Istighfar is the secret of success and the medication that was prescribed to people who want to have more health, wealth or children. Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) mentions Nuh (Peace be upon him) in the Quran
‘And said, ‘Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Indeed, He is ever a Perpetual Forgiver. He will send [rain from] the sky upon you in [continuing] showers and give you increase in wealth and children and provide for you gardens and provide for you rivers. (Surat Nuh, Verses 10-12).
Allah is willing to offer compassion and all the other benefits of performing Astaghfirullah and thus all Muslims should habitually recite this expression.
There’s a story that is inspiring for everyone who came to search for the benefits of Astagfirullah.
Imam Ahmed once while travelling needed to sleep in a masjid for a night, but when he was about to enter the masjid, the guard (not knowing who he was) denied Imam Ahmed entrance. Ahmad’s appeals to convince the caretaker to let him in went to waste. Upset by the guard’s bull-headedness, Imam Ahmed decided to spend the night in the masjid’s yard, but as he sat down, the guard got enraged and started dragging him away from the masjid. As Ahmad was being severely removed, a baker, who was watching from his shop, took pity on him and offered to take him in for the night.
The baker was kind and generous to Ahmad, and during a brief stay with his guest, he excused himself and went about his baking. .Meanwhile, Imam Ahmad observed that the baker was making Istighfar frequently while working, a practice that directed the Imam’s admiration. Therefore, when the morning broke, the keen Imam asked his host about his istighfar in the previous night and the baker replied that it was his habit. Then Ahmed further asked the man whether he had ever experienced any reward from that repetition. The man replied, ” By Allah! Every duaa (a dua is to pray for a wish to come true) I made is answered except for one”
And what was that duaa?” asked the Imam. “To be able to see the well-known Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal,” replied the baker.
“I am Ahmad Ibn Hanbal!” interjected Ahmad who went on to add, “By Allah! I was dragged to your place so that you can have your duaa/wish come true.
