Seeking Forgiveness

Archived under Tazkiyyah .

Author: Unknown

The Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) was reciting the Names of Allaah and remembering Him all the time. But sometimes due to being too busy in the affairs of the public or due to human needs, there was a pause in this eternal remembrance. Although such a pause was only momentary, this momentary pause was very much disliked by him; and considering it slackness on his part, he prayed for forgiveness from Allaah. In this there is an important lesson for us.

In spite of our many sins and negligence on our part, we do not turn to Allaah and seek forgiveness; while, although our Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) had all his past and future sins forgiven by Allah, he sought forgiveness very often. Al-Agharr Al-Muzani (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) said:

"Sometimes I perceive a veil over my heart, and I supplicate Allah for forgiveness a hundred times in a day.'' [Muslim]