Istighfar

Istighfar is when you say sorry to Allah for any bad things you did on accident or on purpose. Kind of like when you say sorry to a friend for doing something wrong. It means asking Allah to forgive you and promising to try your best to not do it again. It's like cleaning your heart and getting a fresh start. Just like washing your hands after getting them dirty, you ask Allah to clean your heart after doing something wrong. It's an important part of being a good Muslim and makes you feel much better afterwards. So whenever you make a mistake, don't forget to say istighfar!