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Allah, Mighty and Majestic, said:

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“And those who, when they do an evil thing or wrong themselves, remember Allah and implore forgiveness for their sins - Who forgiveth sins save Allah only? - and will not knowingly repeat (the wrong) they did.” (3:135)

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“And those who, when they do an evil thing or wrong themselves, remember Allah and implore forgiveness for their sins - Who forgiveth sins save Allah only? - and will not knowingly repeat (the wrong) they did.” (3:135)

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And on the authority of Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), he said:

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I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say:

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"There is no servant who commits a sin, then performs ablution thoroughly,

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then stands and prays two rak'ahs, and then seeks forgiveness from Allah, except that Allah forgives him."

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Then he recited this verse:

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“And those who, when they do an evil thing or wrong themselves, remember Allah and implore forgiveness for their sins - Who forgiveth sins save Allah only? - and will not knowingly repeat (the wrong) they did.” (3:135)

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to the end of the verse.

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Narrated by Abu Dawud.

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A point of benefit:

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Dirt and stains on a white garment

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strip away its luster and beauty,

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which is why its owner hastens to wash it with water and soap,

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eager to keep it clean.

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Sins are the dirt of the hearts,

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and their washing is seeking forgiveness.

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If only we would adhere to it so that our hearts become pure,

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receptive to hearing good,

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and ready to act upon it.

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And on the authority of Muhammad Ibn Wasi', he said:

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"Sin upon sin

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deadens the heart."