IPL Lecture 4 - Repentance Flashcards
1
Q
What is the meaning of Allah’s attribute of Al Tawwab?
A
The one who returns often to his servants
2
Q
What are the 4 stages of Repentance
A
- Regret
- Verbally ask for forgiveness
- make a resolution not to commit the act again
- Make up for past sins by doing good deeds
3
Q
What is the perfect repentance
A
The repentance that erases previous misdeeds and ensures that one will not sin in the future
4
Q
Why is it important to repent immediately
A
delaying repentance can lead the sin to take root and make it more difficult to rectify & repent later on.
Also repentance can only be done before one dies. and as we are unaware of when death will come it is important to repent for our sins at the earliest
5
Q
What are some examples of ‘Major Sins’
A
- Killing
- Fornication
- Usury
- Backbiting
- Repetition of small sins
6
Q
What are some effects of Repentance
A
- Purification of the heart
- the love of God
- Transformation of sins into good actions
- Honour
- Sustenance & Mercy
7
Q
What are some Methods of Repentance
A
- Crying over your transgressions
- Seeking Intercession
- Verbally admitting sins & asking allah for forgiveness
- Prayer
