What is the Fifth Kalma?
The Fifth Kalma, also known as Kalima Astaghfar, is a powerful supplication seeking forgiveness from Allah. It is a declaration of repentance, acknowledging our mistakes and asking for Allah’s mercy. Reciting this Kalma regularly purifies the heart, strengthens faith, and brings spiritual peace.
Significance of the Fifth Kalma
The Fifth Kalma is a heartfelt plea for forgiveness, serving as a means of cleansing one’s soul from sins. It emphasizes the importance of Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) in a believer’s life and reinforces reliance on Allah’s mercy. Reciting this Kalma with sincerity brings immense rewards, erases sins, and opens the doors of Allah’s blessings and guidance.
In Arabic
اَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهِ رَبِّىْ مِنْ كُلِِّ ذَنْۢبٍ اَذْنَبْتُهٗ عَمَدًا اَوْ خَطَا ًٔ سِرًّا اَوْ عَلَانِيَةً وَّاَتُوْبُ اِلَيْهِ مِنَ الذَّنْۢبِ الَّذِیْٓ اَعْلَمُ وَ مِنَ الذَّنْۢبِ الَّذِىْ لَآ اَعْلَمُ اِنَّكَ اَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوْبِ وَ سَتَّارُ الْعُيُوْبِ و َغَفَّارُ الذُّنُوْبِ وَ لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ اِلَّا بِاللهِ الْعَلِىِِّ الْعَظِيْمِؕ
In Roman English
Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min Kulli Dhambin Adhnabtuhoo ‘Amadan Aw Khata-an Sirran Aw ‘Alaaniyata-wn Wa-atoobu Ilaihi Min-adh Dhambi-l Ladhee A’lamu Wamina-dh Dhambi-l Ladhi Laaa A’lamu Innaka Anta ‘Allaamu-l Ghuyoobi Wasattaaru-l ‘Uyoobi Wa Ghaffaaru-dh Dhunubi Walaa Hawla Walaa Quwwata Illaa Billaahi-l ‘Aliyyil ‘Azeem.
Translation
“I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, from every sin I committed knowingly or unknowingly, secretly or openly, and I turn towards Him from the sin that I know and from the sin that I do not know. Certainly You, You (are) the knower of the hidden things and the Concealer (of) the mistakes and the Forgiver (of) the sins. And (there is) no power and no strength except from Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.”
When to Recite the Fifth Kalma?
- After realizing and repenting for sins.
- During daily supplications and remembrance of Allah.
- Before sleeping as a way to seek Allah’s forgiveness.
- After Salah (prayer) for spiritual purification.
Reciting the Fifth Kalma regularly purifies the heart and strengthens the bond between a believer and Allah. It reminds us of our human weaknesses and the limitless mercy of Allah. May we always seek His forgiveness and strive to live a righteous life.
