Seeking forgiveness

Written by Abdul-Rahim Ammar..

Do you want to have peace of mind, reassurance, and joy?.

You should ask for the forgiveness of Allaah The Almighty. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {And [saying], "Seek Forgiveness of your Lord and repent to Him, [and] He Will Let you enjoy a good provision}[Quran 11:3].

Do you want to have a strong body and be healthy; free of diseases and disabilities? You should ask for the forgiveness of Allaah The Almighty. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {Ask Forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him. He will send [rain from] the sky upon you in showers and Increase you in strength [added] to your strength.} [Quran 11:52].

Do you want to drive disasters and accidents away and be safe from Fitnah (trials) and dilemma? You should ask for the forgiveness of Allaah The Almighty. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {But Allaah would not punish them while you, [O Muhammad], are among them, and Allaah would not punish them while they seek forgiveness.} [Quran 8:33].

Do you want rain in continuing showers, righteous children, lawful money, and expanded sustenance? Then you should ask for the forgiveness of Allaah The Almighty. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {And said, 'Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Indeed, He Is ever a Perpetual Forgiver. He will send [rain from] the sky upon you in [continuing] showers. And give you increase in wealth and children and provide for you gardens and provide for you rivers.} [Quran 71:10- 12].

Do you want your sins to be forgiven, your rewards to be increased, and your rank to be elevated? You should ask for the forgiveness of Allaah The Almighty. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {And say, 'Relieve us of our burdens.' We will [then] forgive your sins for you, and We will Increase the doers of good [in goodness and reward]."} [Quran 2:58].

Asking for forgiveness is the successful remedy for getting rid of sins. This is why the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam (may Allaah exalt his mention), ordered us to ask for the forgiveness of Allaah The Almighty frequently. The Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ), said: “O people! Ask for the forgiveness of Allaah and repent to Him as I ask for the forgiveness of Allaah and repent to Him one hundred times a day.”

Allaah The Almighty is satisfied with the one who asks for His forgiveness as this person acknowledges his sin as if he says, “O Allaah! I have made a mistake and I was negligent with Your rights as I wronged myself and the devil tempted me and my soul which is a persistent enjoiner of evil betrayed me. I relied on Your mercy, forgiveness, and forbearance. Now, I come to You while repenting and regretting, so forgive me, remove my sins and mistakes as I do not have any other Lord but You. O Allaah! Even if my sins are grave Your Forgiveness is greater and more comprehensive".

Source: islamstory.com

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