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The greatest joy to Allah is derived from the repentance (tawbah) of His
devotee. Repentance entails returning, turning back. When a devotee, lost in
the misguidance of thoughts and emotions, becomes ensnared in the quagmire of
sin, they distance themselves from Allah, becoming spiritually lost. Upon their
return in remorse and turning towards Allah, it is as if Allah has found His
lost devotee.
The Respected Prophet (P.B.U.H) stated:
"Allah extends His hand during the night so that those who have
sinned during the day may turn back to Him at night. Likewise, He extends His
hand during the day so that those who have sinned during the night may turn
back to Him by day, seeking forgiveness, until the sun rises from the
west."
The extension of the hand signifies Allah's invitation for His devotees
to return to Him, desiring to cloak their sins with His mercy.
The Prophet (P.B.U.H) further stated:
"All mankind are sinners, and the best of sinners are those who
repent."
To affirm the covenant of servitude and obedience with Allah, the
Prophet (P.B.U.H) imparted the following supplication:
"O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no god but You. You created me, and I
am Your devotee. I am upon Your covenant and promise as best as I can. I seek
refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favor upon
me, and I acknowledge my sin. Forgive me, for none forgives sins except
You."
Tajalliyat-The Divine Manifestation
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DEEN AZEEMI
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MERCIFUL, THE BENEVOLENT
Dedicated to those scientists, who are inching towards the cognizance of the facts, spotlighted by Allah Almighty, in the wake of their intelligent observation for the top vertex of scientific achievement, which is not other than the "Disastrous end of the Universe". And this is probably during 15th century of Lunar calendar.
