Fifth Kalima Astaghfar (Panchwan Kalma): Arabic, Transliteration, English and Urdu Meaning
The 5th kalima, known as Kalima Astaghfar or Panchwan Kalma, is one of the six kalimas of Islam. On this page you will find its complete Arabic text on the AYA WISE card, an easy transliteration, and its full meaning in English and Urdu, explained simply for children and beginners.
Transliteration
Astaghfirullaaha rabbi min kulli dhanbin adhnabtuhu ‘amadan aw khata-an sirran aw ‘alaaniyatan wa atoobu ilayhi minadh dhanbilladhee a’lamu wa minadh dhanbilladhee laa a’lamu. Innaka anta ‘allaamul ghuyoobi wa sattaarul ‘uyoobi wa ghaffaarudh dhunoobi, wa laa hawla wa laa quwwata illaa billaahil ‘aliyyil ‘azeem.
English Meaning
I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, for every sin I committed knowingly or unknowingly, secretly or openly, and I turn to Him in repentance from every sin that I know and every sin that I do not know. Surely You are the Knower of the unseen, the Concealer of faults, and the Forgiver of sins. And there is no power and no strength except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.
Urdu Meaning
میں اپنے رب اللہ سے ہر گناہ کی بخشش مانگتا ہوں جو میں نے جان بوجھ کر یا بھول چوک سے، چھپ کر یا کھلم کھلا کیا، اور میں اس گناہ سے بھی اس کی طرف توبہ کرتا ہوں اور اس سے بھی جسے میں نہیں جانتا۔ بے شک تو ہی غیب کی باتوں کا جاننے والا، عیبوں کو چھپانے والا اور گناہوں کو بخشنے والا ہے، اور گناہ سے بچنے کی طاقت اور نیکی کی قوت نہیں مگر اللہ کی مدد سے جو بہت بلند اور بہت بڑا ہے۔
What Kalima Astaghfar Teaches Us
Kalima Astaghfar is the kalima of seeking forgiveness. Astaghfar means asking Allah to forgive sins and cover faults. This kalima teaches that a believer never despairs of Allah’s mercy, no matter how many mistakes have been made. It asks forgiveness for sins done knowingly and unknowingly, in secret and in public, and ends with the powerful words laa hawla wa laa quwwata illa billaah.
For children, this kalima is a gentle way to learn that admitting a mistake and saying sorry to Allah is a strength, not a shame. Encourage them to recite it at bedtime and reflect on the day. Parents can model this by reciting it aloud themselves, showing that even adults keep asking Allah’s forgiveness.
Learn the Kalimas with a Teacher
Reading a kalima is a good start, but correct pronunciation comes from listening to a teacher and reciting back. In AYA WISE one-to-one online classes, qualified male and female teachers teach all six kalimas with tajweed basics and simple meanings, at timings that suit families in the USA, UK, Canada and worldwide.
Explore All 6 Kalimas
Back to the complete guide: 6 Kalimas in Islam with translation.
- First Kalima: Tayyibah (Purity)
- Second Kalima: Shahadah (Testimony)
- Third Kalima: Tamjeed (Glorification)
- Fourth Kalima: Tauheed (Unity)
- Sixth Kalima: Radd-e-Kufr (Rejection of Disbelief)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 5th kalima called?
The 5th kalima is called Kalima Astaghfar, the kalima of seeking forgiveness. In Urdu it is known as Panchwan Kalma.
What does astaghfar mean?
Astaghfar means seeking Allah’s forgiveness for sins. It includes asking pardon, covering of faults and turning back to Allah in repentance.
When should we recite the fifth kalima?
It can be recited at any time, especially after salah, at bedtime, and whenever one remembers a mistake. The Prophet (peace be upon him) sought Allah’s forgiveness daily.