Repentance

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Book 037, Number 6610:
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, said: I live in the thought of My servant and I am with him as he remembers Me. (The Holy Prophet) further said: By Allah, Allah is more pleased wth the repentance of His servant than what one of you would do on finding the lost camel in the waterless desert. When he draws near Me by the span of his hand. I draw near him by the length of a cubit and when he draws near Me by the length of a cubit. I draw near him by the length of a fathom and when he draws near Me walking I draw close to him hurriedly.

What an advantage in life we have... we aren't told we're going to hell if we don't tell our sins to a priest. I remember asking about this... I was told by a priest that if you don't confess (TO HIM) that you are no longer in a state of grace, and will see heaven if dying outside of this grace.


I feel bad for those who have to live this way..... but at the same time... I'm greatful that I don't have to live this way EVER AGAIN. I know my prayers are heard.... and no one can forgive my sins but Allah alone. :D

[Muslimah]

Bismillah


Alhamdulelah, that Adam and Hawa (Eve) chose to repent when they committed their first sin. They said:


"They said: "Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves. If You forgive us not, and bestow not upon us Your Mercy, we shall certainly be of the losers." (Quran 7:23)


Alhamdulelah, that is how the path of repentance became the path of children of Adam. It is a golden opportunity.


Unlike Eblise who acted arrogant and never decided to repent, saying:


"Allah) said: "What prevented you (O Iblees) that you did not prostrate, when I commanded you?" Iblees said: "I am better than him (Adam), You created me from fire, and him You created from clay." (Quran 7:12)


Then became stubborn and said:"


"Iblees, the Satan) said: "Allow me respite till the Day they are raised up." (Quran 7:14)

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In the Name of God - Creator Redeemer Sanctifier

What an advantage in life we have... we aren't told we're going to hell if we don't tell our sins to a priest.

Neither are Catholics, Shaunee!

I was told by a priest that if you don't confess (TO HIM) that you are no longer in a state of grace, and will see heaven if dying outside of this grace.

What's the name of your former parish? I'd like to get in touch with the priest there. Either you misunderstood him BIG TIME or he's a tad dodgy.

I feel bad for those who have to live this way..... but at the same time... I'm greatful that I don't have to live this way EVER AGAIN.

Please don't feel bad for us, Sweetie. We couldn't be happier :) Alhamdulilah! Reconciliation is a Sacrament of healing. It's medicine for our souls... kind of like visiting a doctor after fracturing a body part - but in a spiritual way.

no one can forgive my sins but Allah alone.

Amen! But how do Muslims know that their sins are forgiven? If you confess your sins in prayer & ask Allah for forgiveness, do you automatically receive it on the spot?

Unlike Eblise who acted arrogant and never decided to repent, saying:


"Allah) said: "What prevented you (O Iblees) that you did not prostrate, when I commanded you?" Iblees said: "I am better than him (Adam), You created me from fire, and him You created from clay." (Quran 7:12)


Then became stubborn and said:"


"Iblees, the Satan) said: "Allow me respite till the Day they are raised up." (Quran 7:14)

Wasn't Iblees being a good Muslim by refusing to bow down to Adam? Why would Allah command Iblees to prostrate before a human being?


Unlike 99% of my other questions on this forum, I hope these ones don't go unanswered.


Thanks in advance!


Peace, love, & blessings.


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[wel_mel_2]

Bismillah:


Assalamo Alikum:

how do Muslims know that their sins are forgiven? If you confess your sins in prayer & ask Allah for forgiveness, do you automatically receive it on the spot?

The Prophet PBUH said: <b>“"One who repents from sin is like one without sin."” </b>


So it depends on how sincere are you in turning to Allah asking for forgiveness. However, no Muslim will ever say that 'i am granted paradise' just because I am a Muslim; <b>we believe that only through Allah’s Mercy one can attain salvation. </b>


The Prophet PBUH advised:“ <b>"Do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately, and rejoice, for no one's good deeds will put him in Paradise." The Companions asked, "Not even you O Messenger of Allah?" He replied. "Not even me unless Allah bestows His pardon and mercy on me."”</b>


Therefore in Islam, salvation rests on faith, good actions and hope in Allah's mercy, all combined in truly unique manner which is not found in any other religion or system.


<i>And Allah knows best.</i>


<b>“"O Allah, truly I have wronged myself and none can forgive sins except you, so forgive me and have mercy upon me"</b> Ameen.

Wasn't Iblees being a good Muslim by refusing to bow down to Adam?

<b>Are you saying that Iblis was a good Muslim by disobeying Allah’s command? </b>

Why would Allah command Iblees to prostrate before a human being?

To signify man’s superiority over every other creation, it is not to worship Adam, worship due to Allah alone. If Allah wishes for you to bow to someone for respect, you will do it, this is being obedient to God and obeying his command it has nothing to do with worshipping Adam. And you know well that there are plenty of people in the Bible prostrated and bowed down to other human beings, not for worship, but to pay respect and reverence to them.


So the real reason for this command was to show <b>MANKINDS SUPERIORITY over all creation. </b>


And God knows best.

Unlike 99% of my other questions on this forum, I hope these ones don't go unanswered.

Could you please try to list your 99% unanswered questions in a separate thread and we will try our very best to respond insh a Allah.


Salam


Wael

[Faith Hope Charity]

In the Name of God - Most Merciful & Compassionate!


Peace be with you!

The Prophet PBUH said: <b>“"One who repents from sin is like one without sin."” </b>


So it depends on how sincere are you in turning to Allah asking for forgiveness. However, no Muslim will ever say that 'i am granted paradise' just because I am a Muslim; <b>we believe that only through Allah’s Mercy one can attain salvation. </b>

What does "repent" entail? Must we wait until Judgement Day to find out if the sins we've confess to Allah have been forgiven?


Thanks for posting the other bits & pieces :)

<b>Are you saying that Iblis was a good Muslim by disobeying Allah’s command? </b>

No, not quite! I don't know what I'm saying exactly, because I've yet to grasp the meaning of this particular event.

To signify man’s superiority over every other creation, it is not to worship Adam, worship due to Allah alone. If Allah wishes for you to bow to someone for respect, you will do it, this is being obedient to God and obeying his command it has nothing to do with worshipping Adam. And you know well that there are plenty of people in the Bible prostrated and bowed down to other human beings, not for worship, but to pay respect and reverence to them.


So the real reason for this command was to show <b>MANKINDS SUPERIORITY over all creation. </b>

If mankind's superior to Angels & Jinns, why are we so weak when it comes to temptation from Iblis (Shaytan)... a lower creature?

Could you please try to list your 99% unanswered questions in a separate thread and we will try our very best to respond insh a Allah.

LOL! With you on the scene, I can take back that remark! Thanks Wael :) You're a champion!!!


God bless.

[wel_mel_2]

Bismillah:


Assalamo Alikum FHC and thanks for asking me again about my religion. :)

What does "repent" entail? Must we wait until Judgement Day to find out if the sins we've confess to Allah have been forgiven?

Repentance has its own conditions that you need to fulfill in order to be forgiven. First, you need to admit your guilt and this is obvious in your words. Second, you must intend not to do the same sin ever again. Third, you need to keep repenting to Allah for sins in general for all humans commit sins always and be certain that He hears you. Allah Almighty says what means:


<b>And your Lord says: “Call upon Me, I will answer you”... </b> (Qur’an 40:60).


We are all humans and we all sin. That’s why we need help to prevent ourselves from sinning in the future.


Concerning forgiveness, <b>Allah emphasizes His generosity and kindness in that He forgives whoever repents to Him from whatever evil he or she commits.</b> The Qur’an says what means:


<b>If anyone does evil or wrongs his own soul, but afterwards seeks God's forgiveness, he will find God Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful </b> ( Qur’an 4:110).


So, whoever commits a sin, whether major or minor, “but afterwards seeks Allah’s forgiveness, he will find Allah Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful,” <b>even if his sins were greater than the heavens, the earth, and the mountains. </b>


Also Prophet Muhammad pbuih said: <b>“No Muslim commits a sin and then performs ablution, prays two rak’ahs and begs Allah for forgiveness for that sin, but He forgives him.”</b>


Whatever you do and then <b>honestly and truly repent for, be sure that Allah will accept your repentance and forgive you</b>, so you don’t need to wait till the day of Judgment to know whether you were forgiven or not. and Allah knows best.

No, not quite! I don't know what I'm saying exactly,

Oh really??????????? :D :D :D

If mankind's superior to Angels & Jinns, why are we so weak when it comes to temptation from Iblis (Shaytan)... a lower creature?

Haven’t you ever experience flue, or influenza? Do you know what is the cause of this virus? And do you know how many severe illness you may get by having influenza? And do you know that this virus might transfer to others?


<b>Satan is even smaller and weaker than those germs who carry influenza virus and transmitted to other people</b>, because <b>he have no power at all over the believers “True Muslims”. </b>


The Qur’an says:


Iblis (Devil) was correct in his assessment of them and they followed him, <b>except for a group of believers. He had no authority over them except that We might test those who believe in the hereafter from those who are in doubt about it. Your Lord is The Preserver of all things.</b> (Qur’an 34:21)


<b>He has no authority over those who believe and put their trust in their Lord.</b> He only has authority over those who take him as a friend and associate others with God. (Qur’an 16:100)


So for those who open the door for Satan, it will be exactly as those who open the window while outside temperature is zero, they will surely be infected with serious flue…


Of course Satan do bother the believers by whispering because of the deeds that they’ve committed, but <b>true believer in such situation will participate in JIHAD with his ownself and fight our biggest enemy (i.e Satan). </b>


However, no matter what Satan whispers to believers, <b>he will not be able to distract them from God's guidance as long as they follow the path that God shows. </b> God reminds the believers of the following against Satan:


If an evil impulse from Satan provokes you, <b>seek refuge in God. He is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. As for those who have fear of God, when they are bothered by visitors from Satan, they remember and immediately see clearly.</b> (Qur’an 7:201)


<b>Alhamdulelah who made me Muslim. Alhamdulelah </b>



Salam


Wael.

[Faith Hope Charity]

In the Name of God - Father Son Holy Spirit - whom I adore, love & trust above all things!

Assalamo Alikum FHC and thanks for asking me again about my religion. :)

Wa alikum alsalam & shukran gidan for providing answers to my questions :)

Repentance has its own conditions that you need to fulfill in order to be forgiven. First, you need to admit your guilt and this is obvious in your words. Second, you must intend not to do the same sin ever again. Third, you need to keep repenting to Allah for sins in general for all humans commit sins always and be certain that He hears you. Allah Almighty says what means:


<b>If anyone does evil or wrongs his own soul, but afterwards seeks God's forgiveness, he will find God Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful </b> ( Qur’an 4:110).


So, whoever commits a sin, whether major or minor, “but afterwards seeks Allah’s forgiveness, he will find Allah Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful,” <b>even if his sins were greater than the heavens, the earth, and the mountains. </b>


Also Prophet Muhammad pbuih said: <b>“No Muslim commits a sin and then performs ablution, prays two rak’ahs and begs Allah for forgiveness for that sin, but He forgives him.”</b>

Praise Allah - most forgiving & most merciful!


What role does repentance play in Sharia Law? If someone commits a sin, e.g. theft, fornication, homosexual practices, e.t.c., however, completes the steps of repentence you cited above, are they exempt from the severe punishments that usually coincide with these acts? Insh a Allah! When Allah forgives, does the stain of sin completely wash away from the penitent's soul & the accompanying guilt get removed too so they are made clean again?

Oh really??????????? :D :D :D

In typical Islamic fashion, the non-believer's sentence is chopped in half & totally taken out of context :lol: :lol: :lol:

<b>Satan is even smaller and weaker than those germs who carry influenza virus and transmitted to other people</b>, because <b>he have no power at all over the believers “True Muslims”. </b>


The Qur’an says:


Iblis (Devil) was correct in his assessment of them and they followed him, <b>except for a group of believers. He had no authority over them except that We might test those who believe in the hereafter from those who are in doubt about it. Your Lord is The Preserver of all things.</b> (Qur’an 34:21)


Of course Satan do bother the believers by whispering because of the deeds that they’ve committed, but <b>true believer in such situation will participate in JIHAD with his ownself and fight our biggest enemy (i.e Satan). </b>


However, no matter what Satan whispers to believers, <b>he will not be able to distract them from God's guidance as long as they follow the path that God shows. </b> God reminds the believers of the following against Satan:

How do you reconcile your earlier statement <i>"We are all humans and we all sin. That’s why we need help to prevent ourselves from sinning in the future" </i>, with the rest of your post (the above quote)?


Do faithful Muslims sin too? Can a Muslim go through their entire life always following the path of Allah & not straying even once (considering they haven't inherited Original Sin)? Although Mohammad (PBUH) was deceived by Satan into preaching the Satanic Verses, was he free from all sin? Was Jesus Christ, the "prophet" in Islam, a sinner?


Wael, if you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to ask me :) I owe you big time for all this!!!


May Allah richly bless & reward you for your wonderful deeds!

[wel_mel_2]

:) Bismillah:

What role does repentance play in Sharia Law? If someone commits a sin, e.g. theft, fornication, homosexual practices, e.t.c., however, completes the steps of repentence you cited above, are they exempt from the severe punishments that usually coincide with these acts? Insh a Allah! When Allah forgives, does the stain of sin completely wash away from the penitent's soul & the accompanying guilt get removed too so they are made clean again?

I already mentioned that


<b>“If anyone does evil or wrongs his own soul, but afterwards seeks God's forgiveness, he will find God Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful</b> ( Qur’an 4:110).


Simple… we do not need any blood sacrifice to wash away our sins. <b>only sincere repentance</b>


I would like to repeat myself: <b>Whatever you do and then honestly and truly repent for, be sure that Allah will accept your repentance and forgive you. Insh a Allah. </b>

In typical Islamic fashion, the non-believer's sentence is chopped in half & totally taken out of context

Yes I was teasing you… but be careful, it was not an “Islamic” fashion. Islam does not do unjust to anyone :)

How do you reconcile your earlier statement "We are all humans and we all sin. That’s why we need help to prevent ourselves from sinning in the future" , with the rest of your post (the above quote)?

Ok maybe you found my statement a little bit misleading because I did not go into details on the ways that Muslims should follow to avoid committing sins. Insh a Allah will talk in details about this later.

Do faithful Muslims sin too?

Yes, but unintended mistakes, in which they may ask for Allah’s forgiveness as soon as they realize their error, but they do not intentionally disobey God Almighty, am talking about faithful Muslims huh.

Can a Muslim go through their entire life always following the path of Allah & not straying even once (considering they haven't inherited Original Sin)?

It depends on one’s IMAN… but as I explained before, the moment you realize your sin, repent with sincerity, insh a Allah your sins will be forgiven.

Although Mohammad (PBUH) was deceived by Satan into preaching the Satanic Verses;

<b>PLEASE CLARIFY WHAT YOU MEAN????? IMPORTANT. </b>

Was he free from all sin?
Was Jesus Christ, the "prophet" in Islam, a sinner?

Muslims believe the Prophets were sinless and pure, (<b>it doesn’t mean they were divine</b>)… we do not believe that Prophets commit major sins like drunkenness as attributed to Noah in the Bible for example.


However, since you are originally an Arab, you may still remember the word <b>khatee’ah/ khataayaa </b> i.e Sin/Sins… which is impossible in the case of all Prophets. It is more correct to say mistakes, because a mistake may be made unintentionally, which is not the case with sins. So the Messengers of Allah, including Muhammad never committed any sin intentionally as an act of disobedience towards Allaah after receiving their Mission . They were protected from major sins.


And Yes, the Prophets and Messengers made mistakes, but Allaah did not approve of their mistakes; rather, He pointed out their mistakes as a Mercy to them and their ummahs, and He forgave their mistakes and accepted their repentance as a Grace and Mercy, for Allaah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.


Hope this answer your questiosn insh a Allah.


Salam


Wael.

[Muslimah]

Bismillah


as salam alykom


Can I step in for a moment?


Ok as for how come mankind is weak versus shaytan's inspirtation specially when FHC quoted the alleged satanic verses, FHC pls search on this site, Insh aAllah u will come up with full explanation on this issue, you will be surprised, although I m not expecting u to accept the explantion, that is no problem. My role is to provide the explanation not to force u to accept it.


Bottom line, Mohamed prayer and peace be upon him was never decieved by shaytan, never uttered a word thru a satanic inspiration, quran is well protected Alhamdulelah, it didnt contain satanic versus that were abrogated. Check the abrogation thread.


Now, having said that, let us continue.


Mankind is subject to two sources of evil, not only satan but the self as well.


Mankind and jin do have free will thus they must be tested, they will be judged, unlike angles. Satan is the obligatory question.


Any devout muslims shall never go on without making a sin, u know why? because it is mandatroy for Allah's Name and Attribute (since u r a native arabic speaker) Attawab, Al Ghafour, Al Ghaffar, to continue functioning till the Day After. if no one sins, then no one asks for forgiveness, or repentance those Names and Attributes shall be constant. Plus it is part of the worship which we choose to carry out or not, I mean we get rewarded for fulfilling this optional worship.


Hope i added something.

[Faith Hope Charity]

In the Name of God - Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier.

I already mentioned that

Sorry to make you repeat yourself. I'm blonde (literally) & a bit slow :P


I still need further clarification regarding my Sharia question, please. I'll rephrase it... do all sinners cop punishment regardless of whether they repent or not?

Yes I was teasing you… but be careful, it was not an “Islamic” fashion. Islam does not do unjust to anyone :)

Okie dokie! I hope you know I was also just teasing ;)

Yes, but unintended mistakes, in which they may ask for Allah’s forgiveness as soon as they realize their error, but they do not intentionally disobey God Almighty, am talking about faithful Muslims huh.

Are "unintended mistakes" an outcome of giving into Satan's temptation?

<b>PLEASE CLARIFY WHAT YOU MEAN????? IMPORTANT. </b>

Um... I heard that Mohammad received revelations from Satan & thought they were from Allah (about worshipping gods, etc). It doesn't really have anything to do with the topic, I just mentioned it because I was curious to know how much power Satan had over the prophets.

However, since you are originally an Arab, you may still remember the word <b>khatee’ah/ khataayaa </b>

Yep, I'm familiar with that Arabic word (it's mentioned in the "Our Father").


I don't mind being called an "Arab" but most Lebanese (Christians in particular) frown upon it. Technically, we descend from the "Phoenicians" who were settled in Lebanon centuries before Arabs entered (I dislike the word "invaded" which is what most Lebanese tend to use).


Arabiyon Ana & I couldn't be happier!!!


I'm off to Mass now. No more posts from me today. See you tomorrow, Insh a Allah!


Hello Muslimah :wavey: I just realized you posted in this thread before I clicked reply! Thanks for your input :) I think you answered a few questions which I restated in this entry. I don't have time for a full edit, sorry!


Salam wa barak Allah fikoun!