Islam: The act of seeking forgiveness from God for sins called Istighfar. Confession of sins is made directly to God and not through man; the only exception is when confessing to a person is a required step in recompensing for the damage done.
Islam: The act of seeking forgiveness from God for sins called Istighfar. Confession of sins is made directly to God and not through man; the only exception is when confessing to a person is a required step in recompensing for the damage done.