The signs of true Repentance

The great ascetic Shaqîq Al-Balakhî – Allâh have mercy on him – was once asked, “What is the mark of [true] repentance?” He replied, “Continued crying over past sins, deep fear of falling into them again, staying away from bad company, and keeping the company of good people.”

Abû Bakr Al-Daynûrî, Al-Mujâlasah wa Jawâhir Al-‘Ilm article 2645.

More:

  1. The Curse of Sin
  2. Mind your own business
  3. A Fly or a Mountain
  4. Taking sins Lightly
  5. Umar on obeying the Muslim Ruler
  6. Sinning while fasting [does it break the fast?]
  7. Sleep Fire Alarm

November 20, 2008

Topics: fear, repentance, sins

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2 Responses to “The signs of true Repentance”

  1. faiz on November 20, 2008 11:10

    JazkAllah for this blog.
    It is very helpful. Keep up the good work

  2. Abû ‘Abd on November 20, 2008 19:30

    Barakallahu feekum. The tawfeeq is from Allah. I pray Allah accepts this effort.
    Owais Abu Abdillah