Narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: By Allah! I seek forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him in repentance more than seventy times a day.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الأيمان والنذور / 5306
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه البخاري: 6307، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 8493 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 8474»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … It is recommended (mustahabb) to seek forgiveness (istighfar) and to repent (tawbah) abundantly, even if, apparently, no sin has been committed.