Is it true that seeking forgiveness (istighfar) is a means of fulfilling needs, such as seeking forgiveness a thousand times with the intention of facilitating obtaining a job? And is it permissible to specify a certain number for seeking forgiveness for this purpose, knowing that there is no prescribed number for seeking forgiveness?
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Seeking forgiveness (Istighfar) is a means to attain sustenance and fulfill needs. There is no harm for someone seeking a job to seek Allah's forgiveness and do so frequently. However, one should not be restricted to a specific number that has not been mentioned in the Shariah.
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