▶ Overcoming the Obstacles! There are a number of obstacles that lurk hidden for the one who seeks repentance. Perhaps the greatest is the feeling of fear & despondency. Many feel that it is simply too late to change: Ive done my dirt and there is simply no way to get back on track. Firstly, lets understand that sinning is part of human nature. Nabi صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم said, Every person commits sins. The best sinners are those who repent. Many have claimed that the feelings of profound guilt & depression regarding their state, chain them from turning to Allaah. This is one of the greatest tricks of the Devil; closing the door of hope to Allaahs mercy after sinning. ▶ Secondly, sins should be seen as a strategy for one to turn in humility back to Allaah. One of the early scholars said that, A person could enter Paradise because of a sin he committed. Upon hearing this, his student challenged him by asking, How could that be? The scholar responded: The sinner persistently thinks about it, which causes him to fear it, regret it, weep over it & feel humiliated in front of his Lord due to it. He stands before Allaah, broken-hearted. ▶ Thirdly, rebounding from sin is one of the simple fruits related to our success. If we were to ask many people what it was that brought them back to faith, many would mention a mistake they made in the past. Nabi صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم said, Repentance is regret. That regret is one of our greatest fears. In reality, however, it is a mercy from Allaah which pricks at our conscience until we ultimately return to Him. ▶ From above we can all take a lesson & realize if Allaah forgives our huge sins, who are we not to forgive Insaan who seeks forgiveness from you!!
Posted on: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 06:49:36 +0000
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