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1 Repentance (part 1 of 3): Door to Salvation Description: The means of salvation from an Islamic perspective. Part 1: The Islamic teachings on sin and salvation. By Imam Kamil Mufti Published on 14 Dec Last modified on 21 Sep 2017 Category: Lessons >Increasing faith > Repentance Objectives Arabic Terms Learn the Islamic view with regards to sins. Learn the meaning of repentance from an Islamic perspective. Appreciate the Mercy of Allah with regards to repentance. Shirk " a word that implies ascribing partners to Allah, or ascribing divine attributes to other than Allah, or believing that the source of power, harm and blessings comes from another besides Allah. Tawbah " repentance. Hadith - (plural " ahadith) is a piece of information or a story. In Islam it is a narrative record of the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad and his companions. Sin and salvation are issues of profound human concern in all faiths. Unless someone s sense of right and wrong is distorted, human beings are conscious of their sins and realize they will be held accountable. Psychologically, human beings respond to bad behavior by feeling guilt. Naturally, all religious systems offer some method of releasing man from the burden of sin. Generally, they either guarantee salvation by faith alone or through individual works and striving. In this lesson, we will learn the Islamic teachings on sin and salvation. In the second lesson, we will learn the condition to be met for repentance to be valid. In the third and last part, we will learn some beautiful words of penitence from the Quran and the Prophet. What is Sin? How does Islam view sins? What are major sins in Islam? All sins are not equal. They are categorized into grave or major sins and lesser sins. A major sin is one which God threatens with punishment in Hell, His curse, or displeasure. The rest are considered lesser sins. Repentance (part 2 of 3): Conditionsof Repentance... 1 of 9

2 Some major sins can actually take a person outside the fold of Islam. An example of this is Shirk, the greatest of major sins. The purpose of human creation is to worship Allah alone. Shirk defies this purpose. Not only can no one be worshipped apart from Allah, absolutely no one else can be worshipped along with Him. Once, the Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of Allah be upon him, asked: oeshall I not inform you about the greatest of the major sins? The Companions replied, Yes. He explained: oeto join others in worship with Allah and to be undutiful to one s parents. (Saheeh Al-Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim) Some of the major sins are sorcery, homicide, drinking intoxicants, homosexuality, fornication and theft. What is Repentance? Repentance is the process of turning away from sin and amending one s life. It is to feel regret and sorrow. The Arabic word for it is tawbah which literally means to return. Islamically, repentance is the act of leaving what Allah has prohibited and returning to what He has commanded. A fundamental principle of Islam is that man is born sinless in a state of submission to Allah known, as the fitrah: oeevery child is born in a state of fitrah, then his parents make him a Jew, a Christian, or a Magian. (Saheeh Al-Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim) Through sin, man turns away from Allah, and through repentance, he returns to God. Through repentance, he returns to his original, sinless state of fitrah. In Islam, repentance is an act of worship through which humans achieve salvation, as Allah commands the faithful: oeand turn all of you in repentance to Allah, O believers, in order that you may be successful. (Quran 24:31) The Prophet of Islam encouraged his Companions to turn to Allah in repentance regularly: oeo people, turn to Allah in repentance and seek His forgiveness. (Saheeh Muslim) The Warm Embrace of Divine Mercy Divine mercy wraps all existence in its fold. The Mercy is intimately close to every one of us, waiting to embrace when we are ready. Islam recognizes the human propensity to sin, for God has created man weak. The Prophet stated: Repentance (part 2 of 3): Conditionsof Repentance... 2 of 9

3 oeall of Adam s descendants constantly err, but the best of those who constantly err are those who constantly repent. (Al-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, Ahmad, Hakim) At the same time, Allah lets us know He forgives sins: oesay, O My servants who have transgressed against their souls! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah forgives all sins, for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most-Merciful. (Quran 39:53) Prophet Muhammad was charged to convey this good news to all: oetell My servants that indeed I am the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Quran 15:49) 1. Allah Accepts Repentance oeallah wishes to accept your repentance, but those who follow their lusts, wish that you (believers) should deviate tremendously away from the Right Path. (Quran 4:27) oeknow they not that Allah accepts repentance from His slaves, and receives their gifts of charity, and that it is Allah who is the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful. (Quran 9:104) 2. Allah Loves the Sinner who Repents oefor Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly. (Quran 2:222) The Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: oeif mankind were not to commit sins, Allah would create other creatures who would commit sins, then He would forgive them, for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Al-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, Musnad) 3. Allah is Delighted When the Sinner Repents Because He Realizes He Has a Lord Who Forgives Sins! The Prophet said: oeallah is more delighted with the repentance of His slave when he repents, than any of you would be if (he found his) camel, which he had been riding in a barren desert, has escaped from him carrying his food and drink, and he had despaired of it, and come to a tree and lain down in its shade, then while he was despairing of it, the camel came and stood by his side, and he seized its reins and cried out in joy, O Allah, You are my servant and I am your Lord! " he would make this mistake out of his excessive joy. (Saheeh Muslim) 4. Gate of Repentance is Open Day and Night Forgiveness for sins is not limited to a specific day of the year. Divine mercy extends forgiveness every day and every night of the year. The Prophet said: Repentance (part 2 of 3): Conditionsof Repentance... 3 of 9

4 oeallah extends His Hand at night to accept the repentance of one who has sinned during the day; and He extends His Hand during the day to accept the repentance of one who has sinned during the night " until the sun rises from the West[1]. (Saheeh Muslim) 5. Allah Accepts Repentance Even If Sins Are Repeated In a hadith qudsi[2] the Prophet said: oea man committed a sin, then said, O my Lord, forgive my sin, so Allah said, My slave has sinned, then he realized that he has a Lord who can forgive sins and can punish him for it. Then the man repeated the sin, then said, O my Lord, forgive my sin. Allah said, My slave has sinned, then he realized that he has a Lord who can forgive sins and can punish him for it. The man repeated the sin (the third time), then he said, O my Lord, forgive my sin, and Allah said, My slave has sinned, then he realized that he has a Lord who can forgive sins and can punish him for it. Do what you wish, for I have forgiven you. (Saheeh Muslim) It should be clear from what was mentioned before that the person in this hadith had the intention not to repeat that sin, but fell into it again due to his natural human propensity, and Allah forgave him due to his sorrow, and belief that God would forgive Him. 6. Entering Islam Erases All Previous Sins The Prophet has explained that accepting Islam effaces all previous sins of the new Muslim, no matter how serious they were with one condition: the new Muslim accepts Islam sincerely. Some people asked Allah s Messenger, oeo Messenger of Allah! Will we be held responsible for what we did during the days of ignorance before accepting Islam? He replied: oewhoever accepts Islam sincerely will not be held to account, but one who does so hypocritically will be accountable for the time before Islam and after. (Saheeh Al-Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim) From the infinite mercy of Allah, if one repents for their sin or enter Islam, their previous sins are turned into good deeds. Allah says: oeexcept those who repent and believe (in Islamic Monotheism), and do righteous deeds, for those, Allah will change their sins into good deeds, and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Quran 25:70) Endnotes: [1] A sign of the Day of Judgment. When that day comes and the Sun rises from the West, no repentance will be accepted. [2] A hadith qudsi is a hadith in which the Prophet directly narrates a saying from Allah, using the first person oei. Repentance (part 2 of 3): Conditionsof Repentance... 4 of 9

5 Repentance (part 2 of 3): Conditions of Repentance Description: The means of salvation from an Islamic perspective. Part 2: The conditions to be met for repentance to be valid. By Imam Kamil Mufti Published on 14 Dec Last modified on 21 Sep 2017 Category: Lessons >Increasing faith > Repentance Objectives Arabic Terms Learn the conditions to be met for repentance to be valid. Appreciate the manifestation of divine mercy and forgiveness in the observance of Islamic rituals. Be aware of the time frame set by Allah within which repentance is accepted. Salah - the Arabic word to denote a direct connection between the believer and Allah. More specifically, in Islam it refers to the formal five daily prayers and is the most important form of worship. Hadith - (plural " ahadith) is a piece of information or a story. In Islam it is a narrative record of the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad and his companions. Wudoo " ablution. Hajj " A pilgrimage to Mecca where the pilgrim performs a set of rituals. The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, which every adult Muslim must undertake at least once in their life if they can afford it and are physically able. Kabah - The cube-shaped structure located in the city of Mecca. It serves as a focal point towards which all Muslims face when praying. Sawm " Fasting. Ramadan - The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is the month in which the obligatory fasting has been prescribed. Tawbah " repentance. Repentance (part 2 of 3): Conditionsof Repentance... 5 of 9

6 As with all acts of worship in Islam, a sinner must repent sincerely to Allah alone, and for His pleasure alone, as only He can pardon sin. oeand who forgives sins besides Allah? (Quran 3:135) Love of God should be the motivating force behind the act of repentance, accompanied with hope for His reward and fear of His punishment. The desire should not be to win admiration or praise from people. One must confess his sins to Allah as He alone can forgive them. If Allah has kept a sinner s wicked deeds a secret, he should not expose them by discussing them with friends, as the Prophet said: oeall the people of my Nation may be pardoned for their sins except those who publicize them. ( Saheeh Al-Bukhari, Al-Tirmidhi, Abu Daud) Certain conditions must be met for repentance to be valid. They ensure sincerity is met and rights of God and men are observed. Due to the various Quranic verses and ahadith of the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of Allah be upon him, repentance is not valid unless these conditions are met. 1 st Condition: Stop It If he is in the midst of performing that sin and he repents, he must immediately stop it. How can a person expect his repentance to be accepted while he is still satiating his desires? A verbal expression of remorse not backed by abstinence is a senseless ritual that lacks sincerity. 2 nd Condition: Feel Sorrow Feeling remorse that one has sinned against God is the essence of repentance. The guilt of having sinned leads to self-condemnation, without which a person will relish the memories of his sins. A person must not regard the sin as miniscule, but rather feel that He has acted against the Magnificent Who created him, provides for Him, guided him, and continues to shower His blessings upon him. Is it befitting that we go against One Who is constantly good to us? If ones does not feel remorse, then they are not truly repenting from that sin, but rather they are just saying some words without meaning. Thus the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: oefeeling remorse is repentance. (Ibn Majah) 3 rd Condition: Resolve Not to Repeat the Sin Sorrow should be accompanied with a firm intention not to repeat the sin, or else how can someone feel sorry but plan to sin again? True sorrow produces a strong desire not to repeat the sin again. Allah says: oe And those who when they commit an indecency or do injustice Repentance (part 2 of 3): Conditionsof Repentance... 6 of 9

7 to their souls, remember Allah and ask forgiveness for their faults-- and who forgives the faults but Allah, and (who) do not persist in what they have done (Quran 3: ) 4 th Condition: Returning the Rights of Others If one had violated the right of a fellow human, it must be restored to guarantee that he is forgiven. For example, a person must return what he stole. If one does not do so, these unfulfilled rights will be taken from the sinner s account of virtuous deeds on the Day of Judgment. If the owner is unavailable, the property should be given to a close relative of his. If no relative can be found, it should be donated to the poor. Backbiting and slander are also rights of fellow human beings that must be restored by seeking forgiveness for him. The past wrong is corrected by feeling remorse, the present by stopping the sin, and the future is addressed by a firm resolve not to return to the sin. True repentance involves certain feelings in the heart, words that express it, and deeds to back it. A sinner should be driven to make amends and set things aright. Allah has tied good deeds with repentance: oewhoever repents and does good deeds has truly repented to Allah. (Quran 25:71) If one truly repents and follows that with righteous deeds, not only will that sin be forgiven, but Allah, our of His infinite Grace, erases those evil deeds from his record and changes them to good deeds. Allah, the most Merciful, full of Grace, said: oeexcept those who repent and believe (in Islamic Monotheism), and do righteous deeds, for those, Allah will change their sins into good deeds, and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Quran 25:70) Divine mercy manifests itself in some beautiful ways for the repentant. Islamic ritual observances have a deep spiritual dimension; they continuously expiate sins of the faithful. Wudoo, salah, fasting, and Hajj wipe out sins when they are performed by the letter and spirit of Islamic Law. Wudoo oewhen a servant of Allah washes his face, every sin he contemplated with his eyes will be washed away with the last drop of water; when he washes his hands, every sin they committed will be washed off from his hands with the last drop of water; and when he washes his feet, every sin towards which his feet have walked will be washed away with the last drop of water. So that he comes out pure from all sins. (Saheeh Muslim) Salah oethe obligatory prayers of the one who properly performed wudoo as Allah the Exalted enjoined Repentance (part 2 of 3): Conditionsof Repentance... 7 of 9

8 on him, will be an expiation for sins committed between them. (Saheeh Muslim) Fasting (Sawm) oeall the previous sins of the one who fasts the month of Ramadan out of faith and seeking his reward from the Lord, will be forgiven. (Saheeh Al-Bukhari) Hajj Pilgrimage oewhoever makes pilgrimage to the House (Kabah) and does not have sexual relations with his wife nor commits sins (during Hajj) will return (sinless) the way his mother bore him. (Saheeh Al-Bukhari) Of course, these are all referring to lesser sins[1] and mistakes that one may look over. As for the greater sins, repentance from God must be sought, or the person may be held liable on the Day of Judgment. Repent Before It is Too Late Allah has set a timeframe for repentance. When tawbah is not a voluntary act of penitence, but escape from the inevitable, it is no longer accepted. First, a person has all his living days to repent, but when death approaches, regret and sorrow are useless. Allah informs us: oebut repentance is not [accepted] of those who [continue to] do evil deeds up until, when death comes to one of them, he says, Indeed, I have repented now, or of those who die while they are disbelievers. For them We have prepared a painful punishment. (Quran 4:18) For this reason, a person must repent for their sin as soon as they realize it. One does not know when they are to die, and death may seize them before they repent. Second, repentance will also not be accepted upon the appearance of some of the major signs of the Judgment Day herald the end of world. Even if the unbelievers were to declare their belief in Islam, it will be futile. oewhen three things appear, faith will not benefit one who has not previously believed or has not derived any good from his faith: the rising of the sun from its place of setting[2], the Anti-Christ[3], and the beast of the earth[4]. (Saheeh Muslim) Endnotes: [1] The difference between greater and lesser sins will be explained in a later lesson, God willing. Repentance (part 2 of 3): Conditionsof Repentance... 8 of 9

9 [2] On that day, the Sun will rise from the West instead of the East. [3] A person who will appear at the end of time who will perform supernatural feats and make false claims. [4] The appearance of the Beast of the Earth is another sign of Judgment Day. The web address of this article: Copyright NewMuslims.com. All rights reserved. ajsultan Repentance (part 2 of 3): Conditionsof Repentance... 9 of 9

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