O Allah, forgive me my sins, and Allah (the Exalted and Glorious) said: My servant commited a sin and then he came to realise that he has a Lord Who forgives the sins and takes to account (the sinner) for the sin. He then again committed a sin and said: My Lord, forgive me my sin, and Allah, the Exalted and High, said: My servant committed a sin and then came to realise that he has a Lord Who would forgive his sin or would take (him) to account for the sin. He again committed a sin and said: My Lord, forgive me for my sin, and Allah (the Exalted and High) said: My servant sas committed a sin and then came to realise that he has a Lord Who forgives the sins or takes (him) to account for sin. O servant, do what you like. I have granted you forgiveness.
'Abd al-A'la said: I do not know whether he said thrice or four times to do" what you desire".
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) that his Lord, the Exalted and Glorious, thus said. A servant committed a sin and he said:
Context
This hadith illustrates the boundless mercy of Allah towards His servants. It narrates a scenario where a servant repeatedly sins and seeks forgiveness, demonstrating a profound understanding of God's forgiving nature. The repetition of the plea for forgiveness signifies human fallibility and the importance of turning back to Allah with sincerity.
Modern Application
In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to seek forgiveness and not lose hope after making mistakes. It reinforces the idea that acknowledging one's faults and sincerely asking for forgiveness can lead to personal growth and a renewed relationship with God.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Repentance and Divine Mercy because it emphasizes the act of seeking forgiveness and highlights Allah's readiness to forgive those who turn to Him sincerely.
Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful."
This hadith is #6814 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Repentance. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) that his Lord, the Exalted and Glorious, thus said. A servant committed a sin and he said:.
