(Seeking forgiveness of our sins)

In our daily life we may have committed acts which are contrary to religious and moral laws. Such violations, as long as they were not directed to any individual, can be forgiven by seeking Allah's mercy. This Chanta is taken to seek forgiveness for sins, especially if they were committed unintentionally. It is also a reminder for us on the importance of the leading our lives according to moral and ethical principles of Islam. It is important to know that not all types of sins can be forgiven by this Chanta, and one should study various farmans of Mowlana Sultan Mohammed Shah on this topic.

(Seeking forgiveness for irregularity in performing daily prayers)

Dua, our daily prayer is a foundation of our faith and is obligatory on every Ismaili to offer it three times a day. Failure to fulfill this obligation leaves our soul a little poorer. This Chanta is taken to seek forgiveness for all the unintentional lapses during the year. It is also a reminder for us on the importance of Dua and the need to be regular.

(Seeking forgiveness for errors in Dasond)

Dasond is obligatory on all Ismailis and is the foundation of our faith. Unintentional errors in fulfilling this obligation may leave our soul a little burdened. This Chanta is taken to seek forgiveness for any unintentional errors that we may have committed during the year in our Dasond. It is also a reminder for us on the importance of Dasond and the need to be accurate.

(Seeking forgiveness for failing to repent)

Many of us cannot come to Jamat Khana daily and even when we do, we fail to repent our sins. When we perform the Tauba (Dua Karavi) before Mukhi-Kamadia Sahibs, we often lack the sincerity for repentance. Mowlana Sultan Mohammed Shah has said in one of His farmans: "Soul of man is very dear to God and therefore, for its salvation it is absolutely necessary that one should seek God's forgiveness". This Holy farman explains that negligence in repenting is being cruel to ones' own soul. This Chanta, is therefore, taken to seek forgiveness for the negligence in performing the daily act of repentance. It also reminds us of the importance of the constant and sincere repentance.