The Garden of Guidance. Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, said: “And lo! verily I am Forgiving toward him who repenteth and believeth and doeth good, and afterward walketh aright.” (20:82) And on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, if you did not commit sins, Allah would replace you and bring a people who commit sins, then seek Allah's forgiveness, and He would forgive them." Related by Muslim. A point of benefit: The two verses that follow the aforementioned verse are the words of Him, the Exalted and Glorious: “And (it was said): What hath made thee hasten from thy folk, O Moses?” (20:83) "He said, 'They are close on my footsteps...'" “He said: They are close upon my track. I hastened unto Thee, my Lord, that Thou mightest be well pleased.” (20:84) How remarkably subtle this commentary is, how eloquent the transition, and how precise the connection between seeking forgiveness and hastening and rushing towards Allah!