Repentance in Action It is reported that ‘Alī b. Ḥusayn – Allāh have mercy on him – said, “Tawbah is only through action, and turning back from what has been done. Tawbah is not by mere speech.” Ibn Abī Al-Dunyā, Al-Tawbah article 57. More The signs of true Repentance The Successful Pilgrim True Repentance We can only repent Intelligence in Action