A Quick Reminder

Assalamu-alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu

I received this message and wanted to share it as I thought it was a great reminder.

The power of making istighfar

During his old age, while Imaam Ahmed was travelling he stopped by a town. After the prayers, he wanted to stay for the night in the Masjid yard because he didn’t know anyone in the town.

Owing to his humility, he hadn’t introduced himself to anyone thinking that if he did, he would be welcomed by many people.

Failing to recognize Imaam Ahmed bin Hanbal, the caretaker of the mosque refused to let him stay in the Masjid.

As Imaam Ahmed was quite old, the caretaker had to drag him out of the Masjid.

On seeing this, a baker from a nearby place felt pity for this man (Imaam Ahmed) and offered to be the host to him for the night.

During his stay with the baker, Imaam Ahmed observed that the baker would constantly recite Istighfaar (seek forgiveness from Allah).

Imam Ahmed asked the baker if the constant practice of saying Istighfaar had any effect on him.

The baker responded by telling Imaam Ahmed that Allah had accepted all of his duas (supplications), except one. When he asked him what dua was it that hadn’t been accepted, the baker replied that he had been asking Allah to provide him the privilege to meet the famous scholar Imaam Ahmed bin Hanbal.

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

Subhan Allah, imagine if we in our daily routines just repeated 'Astaghfirullah' how Allah will open ways for us and accept our Duas readily.

I pray Allah gives you and me the ability to do as much Istighfaar as we can, In Sha Allah Ta'alah.

Ameen