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*The Garden of Guidance*

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Allah, Almighty and Glorious, said:

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“When Allah's succour and the triumph cometh” (110:1)

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“And thou seest mankind entering the religion of Allah in troops,” (110:2)

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“Then hymn the praises of thy Lord, and seek forgiveness of Him. Lo! He is ever ready to show mercy.” (110:3)

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"Indeed, He is Ever-Accepting of Repentance."

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On the authority of Thawban (may Allah be pleased with him), the freed slave of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him),

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who said:

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Whenever the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) finished his prayer, he would ask for forgiveness three times

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and say:

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"O Allah, You are Peace, and from You comes peace.

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Blessed are You, O Owner of Majesty and Honor."

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Al-Walid said:

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"So I asked al-Awza'i: 'How is the seeking of forgiveness done?'

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He said:

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'You say: I seek forgiveness from Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah.'"

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Narrative by Muslim.

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A Point of Benefit:

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Monumental deeds and momentous events

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are concluded by seeking forgiveness,

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just as the greatest victory—the Conquest of Mecca—was sealed

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by seeking forgiveness,

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and just as the righteous deeds are likewise concluded

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—he said—

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by seeking forgiveness.

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How magnificent then is the seeking of forgiveness, and how exalted is its status,

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as it makes up for shortcomings and mends every deficiency!