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