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Lesson 11 – Ramadan - The Month of Repentance

“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 and most merciful.” (Al- Quran 39:53)

Listen to Dr. Zakir Naik as he discusses repentance and tells you about the signs of acceptance and non-acceptance of repentance. We will also discuss the benefits of seeking repentance and understand Tawbah. Enroll in our course to make the most of the month of repentance.

Elements that will Help in the Repentance

Ramadan is the month of repentance for all Muslims around the globe. Ramadan is the time to purify ourselves from the evil thoughts and sins we commit. Here are a few elements that will help you purify yourself during Ramadan, the month of repentance:

  • Surrender yourself to Allah’s will. Allah can punish you if He wants.
  • Death is evident, but the final exam is the day of Judgement.
  • You will get punished for your sins. It may occur in this world or the next.

Signs of Acceptance of Repentance

The following signs will assure acceptance of your repentance:

  • You don’t commit the same sin again.
  • You are afraid of Allah.
  • Your bad deeds drop, and good deeds keep increasing.
  • You stay humble and address Allah in humility.

Signs of Non-Acceptance of Repentance

During the month of repentance, the following signs will symbolize that the Almighty hasn’t accepted your repentance:

  • You are sure that repentance is accepted.
  • You have a hard heart.
  • You find pleasure in the sin and commit it again.
  • No increase in good deeds.

Meaning of Tawbah

Literal Meaning: To come back

In Islam, Tawbah can be translated as repentance. It means to give up the acts prohibited by Allah and practice the acts encouraged by Allah. Allah is pleased when His servants repent. The month of Ramadan is ideal to find shelter in His mercy.

“Allah loves those who turn to him constantly, and He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean.” (Al Quran 2:222)

“Allah is more pleased with the repentance of His slave than anyone of you is pleased with finding his camel that he lost in a desert.” (Sahih Al Bukhari Vol 8 Hadith 6309)

Benefits of Seeking Repentance

The month of repentance is a gift for all Muslims. Muslims should try to maximize this month of repentance to gain the blessings of Allah. Let us look at the benefits of seeking repentance during Ramadan:

  • Allah loves people who repent.
  • When you repent, Allah hears your prayers.
  • A person may repent for his sins and attain the forgiveness of Allah to enter Paradise.
  • Allah changes the evil deeds of a person who repents into good deeds. Allah is the most forgiving and the Most Merciful.

There are some prerequisites for Allah to accept the Tawbah. All of the prerequisites and other important points about repentance discussed in the Quran and Hadith will be discussed with Dr. Zakir Naik. Become a part of our course to utilize Ramadan to the fullest.