Until the Sun Rises from the West: Reflections, Stories of Repentance and Forgiveness

حتى تشرق الشمس من الغرب: تأملات، قصص التوبة والغفران

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Until the Sun Rises from the West: Reflections, Stories of Repentance and Forgiveness

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One of the greatest weapons forged against the onset of Shayṭān and his troops is sincere Tawbah. The Prophet (peace be upon him) stated:
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This narration, and a myriad of others with similar meaning, serves as an admonition for all who hear, see and give thought; remembering that perfection is for Allāh Alone. As for the created nature of the children of Ᾱdam, then it is indeed flawed, in need of Allāh’s Mercy.

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Thus, we must be ever-mindful of this need and heedful of the fact that nothing comes between the slave of Allāh and Tawbah, no matter how grave the sin. It is therefore our sincere hope and prayer that these stories of repentance encourage all who read them to turn from transgression to contrition, earnestly seeking the Pardon and Forgiveness of al-Raḥmān.

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