The document discusses the concept of seeking forgiveness from Allah (swt) and emphasizes the importance of repentance (taubah) for believers. It includes Quranic verses and Hadith reinforcing Allah's mercy and the conditions for sincere repentance, which include remorse, fulfillment of obligations, and a strong intention not to repeat sins. The text contrasts true believers who sincerely seek forgiveness with hypocrites and highlights the transformative power of Istighfar in replacing sins with good deeds.

1. SEEKINGSEEKING
FORGIVENESS FROMFORGIVENESS FROM
ALLAH (SWT)ALLAH (SWT)
THE ULTMATE HOPE FOR THETHE ULTMATE HOPE FOR THE
BELIEVERSBELIEVERS

2. What is Istighfar and Taubah?What is Istighfar and Taubah?

3. Allah is most forgiving andmercifulAllah is most forgiving andmerciful

4. Allah (SWT) inscribed mercyAllah (SWT) inscribed mercy

5. Must fear retribution of AllahMust fear retribution of Allah
• Allah (SWT) gives us numerous opportunities to seek forgiveness
• If one persists on sins then his chastisement can not be escaped
• One of the deception of Shaitan is that he persuades to sin by giving
the excuse that Allah (SWT) is forgiving.

6. ZUMAR 39:53-56ZUMAR 39:53-56

7. Zumar, 39:53-56Zumar, 39:53-56
 53 Say: "O my Servants who have transgressed
against their souls! Despair not of the Mercy of
Allah: for Allah forgives all sins: for He is Oft-
Forgiving Most Merciful.
 54 "Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and
bow to His (Will) before the Penalty comes on
you: after that ye shall not be helped.
 55 "And follow the Best of (the courses)
revealed to you from your Lord before the
Penalty comes on you of a sudden while ye
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 56 "Lest the soul should (then) say: Ah! woe is
me! In that I neglected (my duty) towards Allah
and was but among those who mocked!'

8. An incidence from Prophet’s SirahAn incidence from Prophet’s Sirah
 A woman came to Abu Huraira ® after IshaA woman came to Abu Huraira ® after Isha
and asked him,” I committed fornication andand asked him,” I committed fornication and
got pregnant and then I aborted the fetus. Isgot pregnant and then I aborted the fetus. Is
there forgiveness of my sins.”there forgiveness of my sins.”
 He told her no.He told her no.
 He asked this question from the ProphetHe asked this question from the Prophet
(SAW) after fajar and he told him Allah (SWT)(SAW) after fajar and he told him Allah (SWT)
shall forgive all sins.shall forgive all sins.
 He searched for that woman and told herHe searched for that woman and told her
Prophet’s (SAW) answer. She was veryProphet’s (SAW) answer. She was very
pleased. ( Ibn Jarir & Tabaranipleased. ( Ibn Jarir & Tabarani))

9. Another incidence from Prophet’sAnother incidence from Prophet’s
(SAW) Sirah.(SAW) Sirah.
 An old man came to the Prophet (SAW) and toldAn old man came to the Prophet (SAW) and told
him that he has committed sins all his life.him that he has committed sins all his life.
 If he distributes these sins upon people, they willIf he distributes these sins upon people, they will
all sink.all sink.
 He asked if there is any hope of forgiveness forHe asked if there is any hope of forgiveness for
him.him.
 Prophet (SAW) asked, “ Have you recitedProphet (SAW) asked, “ Have you recited
Shahada?”Shahada?”
 He answered ,”Yes.”He answered ,”Yes.”
 Prophet (SAW) then told him that Allah (SWT)Prophet (SAW) then told him that Allah (SWT)
shall forgive sins and replace them with goodshall forgive sins and replace them with good
deeds. (Ibn Kathir)deeds. (Ibn Kathir)

10. ADAM (AS) DID TAUBA AND HEADAM (AS) DID TAUBA AND HE
WAS FORGIVENWAS FORGIVEN
Thus did Adam disobey His Lord and allow himself to be
seduced.
122 But his Lord chose him (for His Grace): He turned
to him and gave him guidance. SURAH TAHA 20:121-122

11. ALLAH (SWT) ACCEPTS TAUBAALLAH (SWT) ACCEPTS TAUBA
25-He is the One that accepts repentance from His
Servants and forgives sins: and He knows all that ye do.
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26- And He listens to those who believe and do
deeds of righteousness and gives them increase of His
Bounty: but for the Unbelievers there is a terrible
Penalty. SHURA 42:25-26

12. ALLAH LOVES THE ONE WHOALLAH LOVES THE ONE WHO
REPENTS (HOOD 11:90)REPENTS (HOOD 11:90)
"But ask forgiveness of your
Lord and turn unto Him (in repentance):
for my Lord is indeed Full of mercy and
loving-kindness."

13. HadithHadith
Prophet (SAW) is reported to have said that verily,Prophet (SAW) is reported to have said that verily,
Allah (SWT) is more pleased with the Taubah ofAllah (SWT) is more pleased with the Taubah of
His servant than the individual who is travelingHis servant than the individual who is traveling
through a desert.through a desert.
He has a she camel with food. He goes to sleepHe has a she camel with food. He goes to sleep
and when he wakes up, the camel is gone.and when he wakes up, the camel is gone.
He tries to find it and upon his failure to find it, heHe tries to find it and upon his failure to find it, he
lies down to wait for death.lies down to wait for death.
When he wakes up, he finds his camel.When he wakes up, he finds his camel.
He is so pleased that he says O Rabb! You are myHe is so pleased that he says O Rabb! You are my
servant and I am your Lord. ( Agreed upon)servant and I am your Lord. ( Agreed upon)

14. ALLAH LOVES HIS SERVANTSALLAH LOVES HIS SERVANTS
 Once there was a woman amongst the POW’s.Once there was a woman amongst the POW’s.
 She lost her suckling infant.She lost her suckling infant.
 She lost her mind missing him and picked upShe lost her mind missing him and picked up
any infant in sight and breast fed him.any infant in sight and breast fed him.
 Prophet (SAW) asked could this mother throwProphet (SAW) asked could this mother throw
her infant in fire.her infant in fire.
 Companion answered that she would never doCompanion answered that she would never do
that.that.
 Prophet (SAW) said, “ Allah (SWT) is moreProphet (SAW) said, “ Allah (SWT) is more
merciful to his servants than this mother for hermerciful to his servants than this mother for her
infant.”infant.”

15. IMAN & RIGHTEUOS DEEDS AREIMAN & RIGHTEUOS DEEDS ARE
ESSENTIAL FOR FORGIVENESSESSENTIAL FOR FORGIVENESS
"But if any have done wrong and have
thereafter substituted good to take the
place of evil truly I am Oft-Forgiving Most
Merciful. NAMAL 27:11

16. AL QASAS 28:67AL QASAS 28:67
But any that (in this life) had repented
believed and worked righteousness will
have hopes to be among those who
achieve salvation.

17. Tuabah is a quality of believersTuabah is a quality of believers
Those that turn (to Allah) in repentance: that serve Him
and praise Him; that wander
in devotion to the Cause of Allah; that bow down and
prostrate themselves in prayer; that enjoin good and
forbid evil; and observe the limits set by Allah; (these do rejoice).
So proclaim the glad tidings to the Believers. TAUBA 9:112

18. DIFFERENCE BETWEENDIFFERENCE BETWEEN
HYPOCRITE AND SINFUL MOMINHYPOCRITE AND SINFUL MOMIN
 Momin does not look for excuses andMomin does not look for excuses and
accepts his mistakeaccepts his mistake
 His past is example of sincerity, sacrificeHis past is example of sincerity, sacrifice
for the movement and dedicationfor the movement and dedication
 His future attitude shows true remorse andHis future attitude shows true remorse and
struggle to compensate for the mistakestruggle to compensate for the mistake

19. Rewards of Istighfar/Taubah inRewards of Istighfar/Taubah in
this worldthis world
"And O my people! ask forgiveness of your Lord
and turn to Him (in repentance):
He will send you the skies pouring abundant rain
and add strength to your strength: so turn ye
not back in sin!“ Hood 11:52

20. Istighfar/Taubah’s BenefitsIstighfar/Taubah’s Benefits
Seek ye the forgiveness of your Lord and turn to Him
in repentance; that He may
grant you enjoyment good (and true) for a term
appointed and bestow His abounding grace on all who
abound in merit. But if ye turn away then I fear for you the
Penalty of a Great Day: HOOD 11:3

22. MATA ( THINGS FOR THISMATA ( THINGS FOR THIS
SHORT LIFE)SHORT LIFE)
 MATA HASAN:MATA HASAN:
Dignity, high morals, trustworthiness,Dignity, high morals, trustworthiness,
everyone expects good and do not expecteveryone expects good and do not expect
any harm.any harm.
 MATA GHUROOR:MATA GHUROOR:
Excess money, materialism, forgetting AllahExcess money, materialism, forgetting Allah
(SWT)(SWT)

24. TAUBA CHANGES SINS INTOTAUBA CHANGES SINS INTO
RIGHTEOUS DEEDS. FURQANRIGHTEOUS DEEDS. FURQAN
25:70-7125:70-71
Unless he repents believes and works righteous
deeds for Allah will change the evil of such
persons into good and
Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful.
Furqan 25:70-71

25. TAUBAH NASUHATAUBAH NASUHA
TAHREEM 66:8TAHREEM 66:8

26. TAHREEM 66:8TAHREEM 66:8
 O ye who believe! turn to Allah with sincere
repentance: in the hope that your Lord will
remove from you your ills and admit you to
Gardens beneath which Rivers flow the Day that
Allah will not permit to be humiliated the Prophet
and those who believe with him. Their Light will
run forward before them and by their right hands
while they say "Our Lord! perfect our Light for us
and grant us Forgiveness; for Thou has power
over all things.

27. MEANING OF TAUBAH NASUHAMEANING OF TAUBAH NASUHA
Ubayy Ibn Kaab ® asked the ProphetUbayy Ibn Kaab ® asked the Prophet
(SAW) its meaning.(SAW) its meaning.
He replied it is sincere repentance withHe replied it is sincere repentance with
following ingredients:following ingredients:
 Feel guilty about the sinFeel guilty about the sin
 Ask Allah’s forgivenessAsk Allah’s forgiveness
 Have strong will not to repeat the sin.Have strong will not to repeat the sin.

28. ALI (R) explainsALI (R) explains
Once a Bedouin was saying words of TaubahOnce a Bedouin was saying words of Taubah
and istighfar in a hurry. Ali ® told him this is aand istighfar in a hurry. Ali ® told him this is a
Taubah of liars. He then explained that theTaubah of liars. He then explained that the
Taubah must have following 6 components;Taubah must have following 6 components;
1-Remorse1-Remorse
2-Fulfil obligations2-Fulfil obligations
3-Pay rights3-Pay rights
4-Seek forgiveness who is hurt4-Seek forgiveness who is hurt
5- Determination not to repeat it.5- Determination not to repeat it.
6- Struggle to make one obedient to Allah(SWT)6- Struggle to make one obedient to Allah(SWT)

29. AHADITH ON TAUBAHAHADITH ON TAUBAH
 1- Abdullah Ibn Masood ® reported that1- Abdullah Ibn Masood ® reported that
the Prophet (SAW) said, “ A person whothe Prophet (SAW) said, “ A person who
repented from sin is like one who did notrepented from sin is like one who did not
commit sit.” ( Ibn Maja, Baihaqi)commit sit.” ( Ibn Maja, Baihaqi)
 2- Abu Huraira ® reported that the2- Abu Huraira ® reported that the
Prophet (SAW) said, “ By Allah! I seekProphet (SAW) said, “ By Allah! I seek
Allah’s forgiveness and do Taubah moreAllah’s forgiveness and do Taubah more
than 70 times a day.” Bukharithan 70 times a day.” Bukhari

30. Sin creates a dark spot on the heart.Sin creates a dark spot on the heart.
It is cleansed with TaubahIt is cleansed with Taubah
 3-Abu Huraira ® reported that when an individual3-Abu Huraira ® reported that when an individual
commits a sin, a dark spot covers his heart.commits a sin, a dark spot covers his heart.
When he abandons the sin and seeksWhen he abandons the sin and seeks
forgiveness, his heart is cleaned. If he commitsforgiveness, his heart is cleaned. If he commits
that sin again, then that spot is increased till itthat sin again, then that spot is increased till it
covers the whole heart. This is the rustcovers the whole heart. This is the rust
mentioned in Quran. Mutaffifin 83:10mentioned in Quran. Mutaffifin 83:10

31. More AhadithMore Ahadith
 4- Abdullah Ibn Busar ® reported that the4- Abdullah Ibn Busar ® reported that the
Prophet (SAW) said, “ Greetings to those whoseProphet (SAW) said, “ Greetings to those whose
book of deed contains lot of Istighfar.” Ibn Majabook of deed contains lot of Istighfar.” Ibn Maja
and Nisai.and Nisai.
 5- Abdullah Ibn Abbas ® reported that the5- Abdullah Ibn Abbas ® reported that the
Prophet (SAW) said, “ Whoever makes IstighfarProphet (SAW) said, “ Whoever makes Istighfar
must upon him, Allah (SWT) shall remove all hismust upon him, Allah (SWT) shall remove all his
sorrows and troubles and shall provide himsorrows and troubles and shall provide him
sustenance from sources he never thought of.”sustenance from sources he never thought of.”
Ahmad, Abu Dawood, Ibn MajaAhmad, Abu Dawood, Ibn Maja..

32. More AhadithMore Ahadith
 6- Obada Ibn Samit ® reported that the Prophet6- Obada Ibn Samit ® reported that the Prophet
(SAW) said,” Whoever makes istighfar for(SAW) said,” Whoever makes istighfar for
believing men and women, Allah (SWT) shallbelieving men and women, Allah (SWT) shall
write good deed for each of them.” Mojimwrite good deed for each of them.” Mojim
Kabeer Litibrani.Kabeer Litibrani.
 7- Abu Huraira ® reported from the Prophet7- Abu Huraira ® reported from the Prophet
(SAW) that Allah (SWT) shall raise the position(SAW) that Allah (SWT) shall raise the position
of a pious person in Jannah. He shall ask, “ Oof a pious person in Jannah. He shall ask, “ O
my Rabb! Why have you done this?” He will bemy Rabb! Why have you done this?” He will be
replied that it is due to Istighfar from your childreplied that it is due to Istighfar from your child.”.”

33. OF PROPHETS

34. Dua for seeking forgivenessDua for seeking forgiveness

35. Seyyidul IstighfarSeyyidul Istighfar