Seeking Forgiveness
19 sayings
Anas relates from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) that he said, "Allah has created seventy thousand angels from the light of Ali ibne Abi Talib's face. These angels will (continue to) ask forgiveness (on his behalf and on the behalf of his devotees) till the Day of Judgement."
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 2, page 30 link
"Allah revealed onto Prophet Dawood, 'O Dawood! If a believer commits sins and repents for it and feels ashamed in front of Me while repenting I forgive him. I will make the angel forget this sin and convert this sin into a good deed. I do not care (it is not difficult for me) for I am the Most Merciful'."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 176 link
The narrator says that he heard Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) say, "One who offers a four rakat prayer reciting Surah Tauheed fifty times in each rakat all of his sins committed between him and Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, would be forgiven before he concludes it."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 71 link
The narrator asked Imam Musa Kazim (a.s.) "What is the reward of offering Salaat-e-Ja'far-e-Tayyar?" Imam (a.s.) replied, "Allah would forgive that person even if his sins are equal to the number of grains of sand or number of waves in the oceans." The narrator asked, "Is this reward applicable for us?" Imam (a.s.) replied, "Of course, then for whom else? It is for you only." The narrator asked, "Which Surah should be recited in this Salaat?" Imam (a.s.) replied, "Recite Idhaa zulzilat, idhaa jaa-a nas'rullaah, innaa anzalnaahu fee lailatil qadr and qul huwallaahu ah'ad."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 71 link
O my son, do not let the rooster be smarter than you it rises at dawn seeking forgiveness whilst you sleep!
Mustadrak al-Wasa`il, v. 12, p. 146, no. 13744; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 828 link
The best supplication is seeking forgiveness
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 504, no. 1; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 828 link
The best act of worship is seeking forgiveness.
Nur al-Thaqalayn, v. 5, p. 38, no. 44; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 829 link
Increase your seeking of forgiveness, for verily Allah, Mighty and Exalted, has only taught you to seek forgiveness because He wants to forgive you
Tanbih al-Khawatir, v. 1, p. 5; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 829 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
I am surprised at the one who despairs whilst he has [the ability to seek] forgiveness!
Nahj al-Balagha, Saying 87; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 829 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Perfume yourselves with seeking forgiveness so that you are not exposed to the stench of sins
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 93, p. 278, no. 7; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 829 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
He who is given the opportunity to seek forgiveness is not deprived forgiveness.
Nahj al-Balagha, Saying 135; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 829 link
Verily when a servant commits a sin, it is kept on hold from morning until night, so if he seeks forgiveness for it, it is not recorded against him
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 437, no. 1; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 829 link
Whoever seeks forgiveness in abundance, Allah will give him relief from every distress and an outlet from every source of anxiety
Nur al-Thaqalayn, v. 5, p. 357, no. 45; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 829 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Seeking forgiveness increases sustenance
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 93, p. 277, no. 4; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 830 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Seek forgiveness and you will be provided sustenance.
Mustadrak al-Wasa`il, v. 12, p. 122, no. 13686; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 830 link
Verily if my heart feels an excitable emotion, I seek forgiveness from Allah for it seventy times a day
Mustadrak al-Wasa`il, v. 5, p. 320, no. 5987; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 830 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Seeking forgiveness alongside persistent sinning is renewing one's sins.
Tuhaf al-`Uqoul, no. 223; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 830 link
Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida [a] said
The one who seeks forgiveness for a sin and then repeats it is as one who mocks his Lord
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 504, no. 3; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 830 link
Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida [a] said
He who seeks forgiveness with his tongue but does not feel remorse in his heart has fooled himself
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 78, p. 356, no. 11]; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 830 link
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