The punishment of sin is lifted by 10 things

[Arsalan]

Of course there are other things, but this just a short list of some of them


As'Salâm Alaikum Wa'Rahmatullâhi Wa'Barakâtuh

The Punishment For Sin Is Lifted, By Means Of Ten Things


Shaykh-al-Islam ibn Taymiyah (رحمه الله) said:

The punishment for sin is lifted from a person by means of ten things:

1 – REPENTANCE; THIS IS AGREED UPON AMONG THE MUSLIMS

Allaah says (interpretation of the meanings):

قل يا عبادي الذين أسرفوا على أنفسهم لا تقنطوا من رحمة الله إن الله يغفر الذنوب جميعا إنه هو الغفور الرحيم
“Say: ‘O ‘Ibaadi (My slaves) who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allaah, verily, Allaah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft?Forgiving, Most Merciful’” [al-Zumar 39:53]

ألم يعلموا أن الله هو يقبل التوبة عن عباده ويأخذ الصدقات وان الله هو التواب الرحيم
“Know they not that Allaah accepts repentance from His slaves and takes the Sadaqaat (alms, charity), and that Allaah Alone is the One Who forgives and accepts repentance, Most Merciful?” [al-Tawbah 9:104]

وهو الذي يقبل التوبة عن عباده ويعفو عن السيئات
“And He it is Who accepts repentance from His slaves, and forgives sins” [al-Shoora 42:25]

2 – PRAYING FOR FORGIVENESS

It was narrated in al-Saheehayn that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:

إذا أذنب عبدٌ ذنباً فقال أي رب أذنبت ذنباً فاغفر لي ، فقال : علم عبدي أن له رباً يغفر الذنب ويأخذ به ، قد غفرت لعبدي
“If a person commits a sin, then says, ‘O Lord, I have committed a sin so forgive me,’ He says, ‘My slave knows that he has a Lord Who may forgive sins or punish for it; I have forgiven My slave...’” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 6953; Muslim, 4953)

In Saheeh Muslim it is narrated that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:

لو لم تذنبوا لذهب الله بكم ولجاء بقومٍ يذنبون ثم يستغفرون فيُغفَرُ لهم
“If you did not commit sin, Allaah would do away with you and bring people who would commit sins then ask Him to forgive them, so He would forgive them.” (al-Tawbah, 4936)

3 – DOING GOOD DEEDS WHICH WIPE OUT SINS

Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

أقم الصلاة طرفي النهار وزُلَفَاً من الليل إن الحسنات يذهبن السيئات
“And perform As?Salaah (Iqaamat?as? Salaah), at the two ends of the day and in some hours of the night [i.e. the five compulsory Salaah (prayers)]. Verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds (i.e. small sins)” [Hood 11:114]

And the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:

الصلوات الخمس والجمعة إلى الجمعة ورمضان إلى رمضان مكفرات لما بينهن إذا اجتنبت الكبائر
“The five daily prayers and Jumu’ah (Friday prayers) and Ramadaan take away the bad deeds between one and the next, if you avoid major sins.” (Narrated by Muslim, 344).

And he صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

من صام رمضان إيماناً واحتساباً ، غُفِرَله ما تقدم من ذنبه
“Whoever fasts Ramadaan out of faith and the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 37; Muslim, 1268).

And he صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

من قام ليلة القدر إيماناً واحتساباً غُفِرَله ما تقدم من ذنبه
“Whoever spends the night of Laylat al-Qadr in prayer out of faith and the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1768).

And he صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

من حجَّ هذا البيت فلم يرفث ولم يفسق رجع من ذنوبه كيوم ولدته أمه
“Whoever performs Pilgrimage to this House, and does not behave in an obscene or immoral manner, he will go back free of sin like the day his mother gave birth to him.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1690).

And he صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

فتنة الرجل في أهله وماله وولده تكفرها الصلاة والصيام والصدقة والأمر بالمعروف والنهي عن المنكر
“The expiation for the fitnah caused to a man by his family, wealth and children is prayer, fasting, enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 494, Muslim, 5150).

And he صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

من أعتق رقبةً مؤمنةً أعتق الله بكل عضوٍ منها عضواً منه من النار ، حتى فرجه بفرجه
“Whoever frees a believing slave, for each of (the slave’s) limbs Allaah will free one of his limbs from the Fire…” (Narrated by Muslim, 2777).

These and similar ahaadeeth are narrated in the books of Saheeh. And he صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

الصدقةُ تُطْفِئُ الخطيئة كما يُطْفِئُ الماءُ النارَ، والحسد يأكل الحسنات كما تأكل النارُ الحطبَ
“Charity extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire, but hasad (malicious envy) consumes good deeds as fire consumes wood.”

4 – THE DU’AA’ OF THE BELIEVERS FOR THE BELIEVER, SUCH AS WHEN THEY PRAY THE FUNERAL PRAYER FOR HIM

It was narrated from ‘Aa’ishah and Anas ibn Maalik that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:

ما من ميت يصلى عليه أمةٌ من المسلمين يبلغون مائة كلهم يشفعون إلا شُفِعُوا فيه
“There is no Muslim who dies, and a group of Muslims numbering one hundred pray for him, all of them interceding for him, but their intercession for him will be accepted.” (Narrated by Muslim, 1576).
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas said: “I heard the Messenger of Allaah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) say:

ما من رجلٍ مسلمٍ يموت ، فيقوم على جنازته أربعون رجلاً لا يشركون بالله شيئاً ، إلا شفعهم الله فيه
‘There is no Muslim man who dies, and forty men pray the funeral prayer for him, not associating anything with Allaah, but Allaah will accept their intercession for him.’” (Narrated by Muslim, 1577). This refers to praying for him after he has died.

5 – GOOD DEEDS WHICH CAN BE DONE FOR THE DECEASED, SUCH AS GIVING IN CHARITY (ON HIS BEHALF), ETC

This will benefit him, according to the clear, saheeh texts of the Sunnah and the consensus of the Imams. The same applies to freeing slaves and Hajj (on his behalf), indeed it was proven in al-Saheehayn that the Prophet (p صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:

من مات وعليه صيام صام عنه وليه
“Whoever dies owing any (obligatory) fasts, his heir should fast them on his behalf.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5210; Muslim, 4670).

6 – THE INTERCESSION OF THE PROPHET (صلى الله عليه وسلم) AND OTHERS ON THE DAY OF RESURRECTION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE COMMITTED SINS

This is narrated in the mutawaatir ahaadeeth about intercession, such as the hadeeth in which he (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:

شفاعتي لأهل الكبائر من أمتي
“My intercession will be for those among my ummah who have committed major sins.” (Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood, 3965).

And he (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:

خيرت بين أن يدخل نصف أمتي الجنة وبين الشفاعة ، فاخترت الشفاعة
“I was given the choice between admitting half of my ummah to Paradise and intercession, and I chose intercession.” (See Saheeh al-Jaami’, 3335).

7 – CALAMITIES BY MEANS OF WHICH ALLAAH EXPIATES SINS IN THIS WORLD

It was narrated in al-Saheehayn that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:

ما يُصيب المؤمن من وصبٍ ولا نصب ولا همٍ ولا حزن ولا غم ولا أذى حتى الشوكة يشاكها ، إلا كفر الله بها من خطاياه
“No tiredness, exhaustion, worry, grief, distress or harm befalls a believer in this world, not even a thorn that pricks him, but Allaah expiates some of his sins thereby.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5210; Muslim, 4670).

8 – THE TORMENT, SQUEEZING AND TERROR THAT HAPPENS IN THE GRAVE

THESE ARE ALSO THINGS BY MEANS OF WHICH SINS ARE EXPIATED.

9 – THE HORRORS, DISTRESS AND HARDSHIP OF THE DAY OF RESURRECTION.

10 – THE MERCY AND FORGIVENESS OF ALLAAH, WITH NO CAUSE ON THE PART OF HIS SLAVES.

SEE MAJMOO’ FATAAWA IBN TAYMIYAH, VOL. 7, P. 487-501.

Source: Sabeelillaah Forum

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SubhanAllah..inshAllah may we all use these ways of repentance and wiping out our sins to help our earn Allah's pleasure and not His wrath inshAllah.

JazakAllah-u-Khayr

Assalam-u-Alaikum

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[Arsalan]

BarakAllah Fee,

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[Arsalan]

Repentance: The only Way out of Hardships

by Imâm al-Madîna al-Munawarrah 'Alî Abd-ur-Rahmân al-Hudhaifî
Shawwaal27 , 1422 (January11 ,2002 )

All praise is due to Allaah, Lord of all the worlds. May His blessings and benedictions be upon the Messenger, his household and companions.

Fellow Muslims! Fear Allaah and hold fast unto Islaam. That is the most trustworthy handhold. It is the fear of Allaah that sets the matters of one’s life and Hereafter right. Know also that Allaah’s Sunnah ( His rules on His creatures) in this universe never changes. Allaah says, “No change will you find in Allaah’s Sunnah (way of dealing) and no turning off will you find in Allaah’s Sunnah.” (Faatir35 :43)

It is in the Sunnah of Allaah and His rules that whoever sows good will harvest good and that whoever sows evil will harvest evil. He says,

“Whoever does good equal to the weight of an atom (or a small ant) shall see it. And whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom shall see it.” (Az-Zalzalah99 :7-8)

It is a rule of Allaah over His creatures that whoever takes the way that leads to the success of his life of this world and its pleasure shall attain whatever Allaah has destined for him of this world and whoever takes the way that leads to the success of his hereafter and the Paradise, Allaah will make him reach his goal. Also, whoever takes the way that leads to the success of both this world and the Hereafter, obeys Allaah and abstain from sins, he will attain the success of this both world and the Hereafter. Allaah says,

“Whoever desires the quick-passing (transitory enjoyment of this world), We readily grant him what We will for whom We like. Then afterwards, We have appointed for him Hell; he will burn therein disgraced and rejected (far away from Allaah’s Mercy). And whoever desires the Hereafter and strives for it, with the necessary effort due for it, then such are the ones whose striving shall be appreciated. On each –these as well as those- We bestow from the Bounties of your Lord. And the Bounties of your Lord can never be forbidden.” (Al-Israa’17 :18-20)

It is also of the rule of Allaah to test His slaves with the good and evil. He says,

“We shall make a trial of you with evil and with good. And to Us you will be returned.” (Al-Anbiyaa’21 :35)

As for the Muslim, whenever any good affects him he knows that it is a favour from his Lord, for he knows that he deserves nothing from Allaah by right and this belief will make him thank his Lord and praise Him. Also, if any evil afflicts him he perseveres and seeks the reward of his Lord, for he knows that, that is the result of a sin he has committed or that Allaah wants to elevate his rank in the Hereafter. Allaah says,

“And whatever of misfortune that befalls you, it is because of what your hands have earned. And He pardons much.” (Ash-Shoora42 :30)

The Muslim examines himself, review his deeds and repents for every sin he commits. As for the disbeliever, if any favour comes his way, he becomes insolent and arrogant and starts transgressing. And when any calamity afflicts him he despairs and becomes impatient. This world is his Paradise and his lord is his desires.

Brethren in faith! Muslims, these days, are afflicted with many calamities. Many causes have however been given for these tribulations. Some say that they are a result of the evil plan of the enemies, some say they are the result of our economic recession and some say they are the result of the Muslim’s industrial and technological backwardness etc. All this are just symptoms of the ailment. The real cause of this sorry situation is the Muslim’s negligence of their religion individually and collectively. Allaah says,

“(What is the matter with you?) When a single disaster smites you, although you smote (your enemies) with one twice as great, you say, ‘From where does this come to us?’ Say (to them): It is from yourselves (because of your evil deeds).’ And Allaah has power over all things.” (Aal ‘Imraan 3:165)

He also says,

“Allaah will not change the condition of a people as long as they do not change their state themselves.” (Ar-Ra‘d13 :11)

Muslims in their history have passed through some periods which were more severe than the present one in afflictions and in which their enemies subjected them to persecutions. But then they made a sincere return to their religion with knowledge and Faith. They therefore, attained security and regained their honour, unity and wellbeing under the shade of Islaamic law. This injury was healed and their condition became better. In this age, the calamity is actually great for the Muslim nation, but it remains and indisputable fact that the affairs of the latter generation of the Muslim nation will never be set aright except by that which set right the affairs of their predecessors. So, blaming the enemies of Islaam for these calamities does not in any way absolve the Muslims from being responsible for their own woes, for how will the Muslims expect the unbelievers to solve their problems for them if they themselves fail to do so through the Book of Allaah, the Sunnah of his Prophet and in the light of their interests and those of their coming generations? The solution to Muslims’ problems therefore lies with Allaah and then with their rulers and scholars by letting the people know all that is good, encouraging them to do that and warning them against all that is evil as far as matters of their religion and life is concerned. This is a great responsibility that requires strong will and sincerity.

Fellow Muslims! Whenever a calamity afflicts a community, the first step to take is to have a sincere repentance. Allaah says,

“And all of you beg Allaah to forgive you, O believers, that you may be successful.” (An-Noor24 :31)

Every Muslim needs to have a sincere repentance. If anyone however says, ‘What is the relevance of my personal repentance to the rectification of the Muslims’ condition?’ He should be told that the cause of all good in this world and the Hereafter is the obedience to Allaah and the cause of evil retribution is to disobey Him. He should also be told that, the repentance of every individual brings greater good and reduces calamities on the Muslims.

Muslims should also unite in the face of this changing world that aspires to change the creed of Islaam and eliminate its values and laws.

Further, past nations were destroyed because of the existence of many sinners and fewness of righteous people. The sin of a single individual may destroy a whole nation. Allaah caused the people of Thamood to perish because one of them killed the camel. He caused epidemics to spread among the children of Israel –even in the presence of Musa and Haaroon because some of them committed adultery. Allaah says about some of the destroyed nations,

“So We punished each (of them) for his sins; of them were those on whom We sent a violent wind with shower of stones, of them there were those who were overtaken by awful cry, of them were those whom We caused the earth to swallow and of them were those whom We drowned. It was not Allaah who wronged them, but they wronged themselves.” (Al-‘Ankaboot 29:40).

Zainab bint Jahsh narrated that the Messenger of Allaah said,

“Woe unto the Arabs because of an impending calamity. Today the debris of the Gog and Magog has been opened to this extent. And he demonstrated that extent by making a circle with his index finger and the thumb.’ Zainab said: ‘I said, ‘O Messenger of Allaah! Are we going to be destroyed while there are righteous people among us? The Messenger of Allaah said, ‘Yes, when immorality and alcoholic drinking have become widespread.”

Do not therefore treat the matter of repentance lightly for it is the way out of all hardships. Hold fast unto the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger for they are the light and guidance that save from darkness and error.

Brethren in faith! The religion of Islaam commands the Muslims to be united and forbade them from disunity. Allaah says,

“And hold fast unto the Rope of Allaah (the Qur’aan) and do not be divided among yourselves.” (Aal-‘Imraan3 :103)

He also says,

“And do not dispute (with one another) lest you lose courage and your strength departs, and be patient.” (Al-Anfaal8 :46)

The religion of Islaam while enjoining unity among Muslims, does not however mean that the non-Muslims can be attacked or denied their rights which they enjoy under the Islaamic law. If many non-Muslims understand the justice of Islaam and its beauties, they would embrace Islaam and would not have blamed it for wrongful acts of some Muslims. Allaah says,

“Say (O Muhammad to the people): ‘Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited you from: Join not anything in worship with Him, be good and dutiful to your parents, kill not your children because of poverty –We provide sustenance for you and for them, come not near the shameful sins, whether committed openly or secretly and kill not any one whom Allaah has forbidden except for a just cause (according to Islaamic Law). This He has commanded you that you may understand.” (Al-An‘aam 6:151)

Brethren in Faith! Fear Allaah as He should be feared, seek nearness to Him through righteous deeds and abstain from sins. Send forward good deeds before you meet Him and make good use of your life. Allaah says,

“O you who believe! Fear Allaah and keep your duty to Him. Let every soul look for what he has sent forth for the morrow and fear Allaah. Verily, Allaah is All-Aware of what you do.” (Al-Hashr59 :18)

Provide for yourselves answers that will save you from the hardship of the Day of Resurrection. The Messenger of Allaah said,

“The foot of man will not slip on the Day of Resurrection until he is asked of his life as to how he has lived it, of his youth as to how he has used it, of his wealth as to how he got it and in what he spent it and about his knowledge as to what he did with it.”

[Mr ®hizomati©]

7 – CALAMITIES BY MEANS OF WHICH ALLAAH EXPIATES SINS IN THIS WORLD
It was narrated in al-Saheehayn that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:

ما يُصيب المؤمن من وصبٍ ولا نصب ولا همٍ ولا حزن ولا غم ولا أذى حتى الشوكة يشاكها ، إلا كفر الله بها من خطاياه
“No tiredness, exhaustion, worry, grief, distress or harm befalls a believer in this world, not even a thorn that pricks him, but Allaah expiates some of his sins thereby.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5210; Muslim, 4670).Hmmm… A rather thought–provoking comment in light of the terrible earthquake in Kashmir which affected mainly thousands of muslims!

[Bad Man Rapper]

can u list good deeds that wipe out bad deeds? SO I can do the good deeds?

[Arsalan]

The Messenger of Allah, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam, said: "The master of invocations for forgiveness is that the servant says:

'Allahumma anta rabbee, la 'ilaha 'illa 'anta, khalaqtanee, wa 'ana `abduka, wa 'ana `ala `ahdika wa wa`dika mastata`tu, 'a`outhu bika min sharri ma sana`tu, 'aboo'u laka bini`matika 'alayya, wa 'aboo'u bithambee, faghfirlee fa'innahu la yaghfiru 'aththunooba 'illa 'anta.

O' my 'ilah You are my Lord, there is no 'ilah but You. You created me, and I am your bondservant, and I will stick to my covenant and promise [of faith and sincere obedience] to You, as to my ability. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done, I acknowledge, to You, your bounties upon me, and I acknowledge, to You, my sin. Thus forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.

Whoever says this as he enters upon evening, then, dies that night, he would enter Paradise; and if one says this as he enters upon morning, then, dies that day, he would enter Paradise". [Al-Bukhari]

The servant is always in the blessings of Allah which necessitate thankfulness, and in sinfulness which requires seeking forgiveness. Both of these matters are required and essential for the servant at all times, as the servant does not cease to alternate between Allaah's (various) favors and blessings, and does not cease to be in need of repentance and seeking forgiveness.

This is why the Master of the Children of Adam, and the Leader of the Pious, Muhammad, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam sought forgiveness in all circumstances. He said in an authentic hadeeth reported by al-Bukhari: "O people, repent to your Lord, for verily I seek forgiveness from Allah and repent to him more than seventy times in a day."

It is reported in Saheeh Muslim that he said: "I seek forgiveness one hundred times in a day." [Muslim]

`Abdullah ibn `Umar said: We counted in a single sitting the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam, saying one hundred times: "Rabbi-ghfir-lee wa tub `alayya innaka anta-t-tawwabu-l-ghafoor."

[My Lord, forgive me and accept my repentance, verily you are Acceptor of Repentance, Oft-Forgiving.] [Ahmad, Abu Dawood, Ibn Maajah]

This is why seeking forgiveness was legislated at the end of actions. Allah the Exalted said: "Those who seek forgiveness before dawn (at late night)." [Aal `Imraan (3):17] Some of them said: "Give life to your nights by performing Prayer, and when the time of late night comes, concern yourself with seeking forgiveness."

It is related in the Saheeh that the Prophet, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam, when he finished his Prayer, he would seek forgiveness three times and say: "Allahumma 'antas-salamu, wa minkas-salamu, tabarakta ya thaljalali wal 'ikrami."

[O' my 'ilah You are 'As-Salãm [One free from flaws], and from You comes Salam [peace, or safety], blessed are Thee O' haver of glory and kindness.] [Muslim]

Allah says: "And seek forgiveness of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." [al-Muzammil (73):20] (Even) After the Prophet conveyed the Message, fought in the path of Allah with true jihad, and performed what Allah ordered more than anyone else, Allah commanded his Prophet (to perform istighfar), as He the Exalted said:

"When the victory of Allah has come and the conquest, and you see the people entering into the religion of Allah in multitudes, then exalt [Him] with praise of your Lord and ask forgiveness of Him. Indeed, He is ever Accepting of repentance." [An-Nasr (110):1-3]

This is why the Deen is established with Tawheed and Istighfaar, as Allah the Exalted said: "Alif Lam Ra. [This is] a Book whose verses are perfected an then presented in detail from [one who is] Wise and Acquainted. [Through a messenger, saying], "Do not worship except Allah. Indeed, I am to you from Him a warner and a bringer of good tidings," and [saying], "Seek forgiveness of your Lord and repent to Him, [and] He will let you enjoy a good provision." [Hood (11):1-3]

And Allah says: "So take a straight course to Him and seek His forgiveness." [Fussilat (41):6]. And He says: "So know [O Muhammad], that there is no deity except Allah and ask forgiveness for your sin and for the believing men and believing women." [Muhammad (47):19]

This is why it was it came in a narration: "The Shaytan said: People are destroyed with sins, and they destroy me with 'Laa ilaha ill Allah' and seeking forgiveness." [Reported by Ibn Abi Asim and Abu Ya`la, but its chain is a fabrication] . Yoonus, `alayhis salam, said: "There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers." [al-Anbiyaa' (21):87]

The Prophet, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam, when he would ride his mount, he would praise Allah, then say Allahu Akbar three times, then say: "La 'ilaha 'illa 'anta subhanaka, thalamtu nafsee, faghfirlee."


[I testify that there is no 'ilah except You, Glorified are You, I have transgressed upon myself, so forgive me] [Abu Dawood and at-Tirmidhi, who said it is hasan saheeh]

Expiation of a gathering with which the gathering is completed is (the supplication"Subhanaka 'allahumma wa bihamdika, 'ash-hadu 'an la 'ilaha 'illa 'anta, 'astaghfiruka wa 'atoobu 'ilayka."

[Glorified are You O' my 'ilãh and I am in Your praise, I testify that there is no 'ilah except You, I ask Your forgiveness and repent unto You.] [Abu Dawood and At-Tirmidhee, who said it is hasan saheeh]

Allah knows best, and may His blessings and peace be upon [the Prophet] Muhammad.

may Allah forgive us Ameen



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