Page 132 - Learning from the Qur'an

Those who, when they act indecently or wrong themselves,
remember Allah and ask forgiveness for their bad actions (and
who can forgive bad actions except Allah?) and do not knowingly
persist in what they were doing. (Qur'an, 3:135)
(They are) those who say, 'Our Lord, we believe, so forgive us our
wrong actions and safeguard us from the punishment of the Fire.'
The steadfast, the truthful, the obedient, the givers, and those who
seek forgiveness before dawn. (Qur'an, 3:16-17)
All they said was, 'Our Lord, forgive us our wrong actions and
any excesses we went to in what we did and make our feet firm
and help us against these disbelieving people.' (Qur'an, 3:147)
Those who have come after them say, 'Our Lord, forgive us and our
brothers who preceded us in faith and do not put any ancour in
our hearts towards those who believe. Our Lord, You are All-
Gentle, Most Merciful.' (Qur'an, 59:10)
And they would seek forgiveness before the dawn. (Qur'an, 51:18)

THEY ASK FORGIVENESS FOR THEIR OWN
SINS AND FOR THOSE OF THE BELIEVERS
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. (Qur'an, 47:19)
Those who have come after them say, 'Our Lord, forgive us and our
brothers who preceded us in faith and do not put any ancour in
our hearts towards those who believe. Our Lord, You are All-
Gentle, Most Merciful.' (Qur'an, 59:10)

THEY TRY HARD
TO DRAW NEARER TO ALLAH
You who believe! Have fear of Allah and seek the means of
drawing near to Him, and strive in His Way, so that hopefully you
will be successful. (Qur'an, 5:35)

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