Istighfar (Arabic: استغفار istiġfār), also Astaghfirullah (Arabic: أستغفر الله ʾastaġfiru l-lāh) is the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah. This act is generally done by repeating the Arabic words astaghfirullah, meaning "I seek forgiveness from "Allah".
Meaning: To ask for forgiveness from God
Origin: Arabic