Seeking forgiveness on the road of repentance, from Allah, for our errors and mistakes produces many benefits. The soul feels tranquil knowing that Allah hears those who call Him, and the mind is set at ease knowing Allah never neglects His slaves, allowing us to move on progress as believers. Here are a few of the benefits of Istighfaar (seeking forgiveness and pardon) as mentioned in the Qur’an:

1) Never-ending Forgiveness: The forgiveness of Allah is without limit,H e will forgive us over and over as long as we turn to Him, no matter how many times we repeat the error.

2) Rain: Yes, you read correctly. If we seek forgiveness from Allah He will grant us rain as a mercy from Him.

3) Provision of Gardens and Rivers: Who knew?! Our Lord is truly Merciful. he blesses us with sustenance and luxuries when we seek His forgiveness.

4) Increase in wealth and Children: Not only does Allah give us rain and rizq, he bestows upon us even more bounties, our Lord truly is the Generous.

The following ayah is proof for the above four mentioned points;

“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.” (Surah Nuh 71:10-12)

5) Increase in strength: Who wouldn’t like to be stronger, not just physically but also spiritually and psychologically? When one converses with Allah it increases iman and makes you a stronger believer, and closer to Allah.

“And O my people, ask forgiveness of your Lord, and then repent to Him. He will send (rain from) the sky upon you in showers and increase you in strength (added) to your strength. And do not turn away, (being) criminals.” (Surah Hud 11:52)

6) Good Provision: Sustenance is among the things that humans need and crave. The more you get, the happier it makes you.

“Seek forgiveness of your Lord and repent to Him, He will let you enjoy a good provision for a specified term and give every doer of favour his favour. But if you turn away, then indeed, I fear for you the punishment of a great Day.” (Surah Hud 11:03)

7) Relief from punishment and affliction: This is evidence of Allah’s compassion, He averts punishment and tribulations away from us when we turn to Him.

“Allah would not punish them while they seek forgiveness.” (Surah Anfaal 08:33)

8) The Mercy of Allah: The Mercy of Allah which exceeds His anger and is All-Encompassing, and extensive, that comes in many forms: mercy, forgiveness, blessings, rewards, and much more…

“He (Salih) said, ‘O my people, why are you impatient for evil instead of good? Why do you not seek forgiveness of Allah that you may receive mercy?” (Surah An-Naml 27:46)

“Every son of Adam sins, and the best of those who sin, are those who repent.” -Prophet Muhammad peace be upon Him.

“Our Lord forgive us our sins, and efface our bad deeds, and take our souls in the company of the righteous.” (03:193)