How to Seek Forgiveness from Allah: Understanding Major and Minor Sins in Islam
• Introduction: Forgiveness is a central theme in Islam, highlighting the mercy and compassion of Allah. As believers, seeking forgiveness for our shortcomings is a fundamental aspect of our faith. This article aims to provide guidance on how to ask Allah for forgiveness, differentiate between major and minor sins, and explore the concept of a supplication (du'a) that can potentially erase all sins. 1. The Importance of Seeking Forgiveness in Islam: • The Mercy of Allah: Understanding Allah's limitless mercy and His willingness to forgive His creation. • Spiritual Growth: Recognizing the role of seeking forgiveness in personal growth and spiritual development. • The Act of Submission: How seeking forgiveness is an act of submission to Allah's will. 2. The Process of Seeking Forgiveness: • Tawbah (Repentance): Exploring the concept of genuine repentance, including its conditions such as remorse, intention to abandon sin, and making amends. • Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness)...