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Know then that there is no god except Allah, and ask
forgiveness for your wrongdoing and for the men and
women who believe. Allah knows both your activity
and your repose. (Surah Muhammad, 19)
Until the end of their lives, the believers seek forgiveness
for other believers. However, whether their prayers are ac-
cepted or not is completely within the authority of Allah.
The Qur’an gives the following example of such a prayer:
Those who have come after them say: "Our Lord, for-
give us and our brothers who preceded us in faith, and
do not put any rancor in our hearts toward those who
believe. Our Lord, You are All-Gentle, Most Merciful."
(Surat al-Hashr, 10)

17. Can anyone know when the Last Hour
will come?
No, for such knowledge is unique to Allah. No person,
unless Allah wills, can know when it will take place. All we
know is that it is coming, for the Qur’an states:

People will ask you about the Last Hour. Say: "Only
Allah has knowledge of it. What will make you under-
stand? It may be that the Last Hour is very near." (Surat
al-Ahzab, 63)

18. Who are the people "with sickness
in their hearts"?
This phrase is used in the Qur’an to designate those peo-
ple whose faith is weak and who lack sincerity toward Allah,
religion, and the believers. Their sickness is not physical;
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