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HARUN YAHYA

and are not able to retrieve their errors, these people do not,
in reality, have any other means of salvation than repentance
and praying. It is only in this way, the way of sincere repent-
ance, that an individual may achieve happiness both in the life
of this world and the life to come.
Our Prophet (saas) said:
“Allah gives relief from every trouble to those who contin-
ue repenting and He provides for him from where he least
expects.” (Abu Dawud)
“O people! Turn in repentance towards Allah and ask His
forgiveness, for I turn in repentance to Him a hundred
times a day.” (Sahih Muslim)
The Messenger of Allah (saas) continuously said: “O Allah,
glory be to You, free from all imperfection, and praise be to
You. Forgive me, You are the One Who accepts repent-
ance and the Merciful.” (al-Hakim)
“O Allah, glory be to You, free from all imperfection. I
wronged myself, did evil. There exists no Might except
You to forgive my sins. Allah forgives anyone who asks for
forgiveness even if he has sins as many as raiding ants.”
(al-Bayhaqi)
“O Allah, place me among those who, when they do good,
are glad, and when they do evil ask for forgiveness.” (Ibn
Majah)
The repentance recommended by the Prophet (saas):
“O Allah, You alone are my Lord. There is no deity save
You. You have created me, and I am Your servant. I will
abide by Your covenant and promise as best as I can. I
seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I
acknowledge to You Your favor which You have bestowed

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