Astagfirullah

Istighfar (also Astaghfirullah - Arabic: أستغفر الله‎) is the act of seeking forgiveness from God. It is one of the essential parts of worship in Islam. This act is generally done by repeating the Arabic words astaghfirullah, meaning "I seek forgiveness from Allah". It is also important to note that Arabic speaking non-Muslims also use the phrase, for example, Arab Christians. A Muslim will use this phrase often, even in conversation with another person. When a Muslim abstains from doing wrong, or even wishes to prove their innocence in an incident, they will use this expression. After every salah (prayer), a Muslim will typically recite the phrase three or more times. If a Muslim experiences envy, jealousy, pride, feelings of superiority, or perform any improper action, they ask forgiveness from Allah in this fashion.