Islamic Concepts and Terminology

Which of the following best describes Istighfar?

• A. The concept of spiritual excellence in worship, described in hadith as worshipping Allah as though one sees Him
• B. A messenger of Allah sent with a new scripture or law for his people
• C. The act of seeking forgiveness from Allah ✓
• D. The afterlife or hereafter, in which Islamic belief holds that all people will be resurrected and judged