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FORGIVENESS

1895

“I, (Abdullah, the son of Sarijas) said to the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, ‘O Messenger of Allah, Allah has forgiven all your shortcomings.’ To this he replied, ‘And yours also.’ Asim said, ‘I asked Abdullah, Did the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, ask for forgiveness for you?' He replied, ‘Yes, and for you also.’ Then he recited the verse: Ask for forgiveness of your sins and for the believers, men and women.” 47:19 Koran

Muslim with a chain up to 'Asim Ahwal ho related via Abdullah son of Sarijas that the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, said this.

REPENTANCE

HOW TO BE REPENTANT

Imam Nawawi commented:

“Repentance is obligatory for each individual sin. If the sin is between the worshiper and Allah, the High, with no relation to another human its repentance consists of three conditions:

1. That he/she abandons the sin immediately.

2. That he/she regrets having done it.

3. That he/she is determined never to practice it again.

If any of these three conditions is missing, the repentance is not valid.

If the sin involves the rights of another human, then a fourth condition will be added which is that he/she satisfies the rights of the owner by, for example, returning his/her property, or presents him/herself for the Islamic punishment, or obtains a pardon from the injured party.

Therefore it is obligatory to repent from all sins. Although if he/she repents from some it will be accepted, however, the remainder of his/her unrepented sins, remain a burden for that person.

The obligation of repentance is obvious from the proofs found in the Koran, the Prophetic ways and the collective opinion of Muslim scholars.”

Allah, the Exalted, has said:

“..... and, O believers, turn to Allah all together,

in order that you may prosper.” 24.31 Koran

“And ask forgiveness of your Lord, then repent to Him.” 11.3 Koran

“Believers, turn to Allah in sincere repentance..” 66.8 Koran.