Repentance and seeking forgiveness in Islam:

*Repentance (Tawbah)*

1. Recognize sin: Acknowledge wrongdoing.
2. Regret sin: Feel remorse.
3. Resolve change: Commit to improvement.
4. Refrain from sin: Avoid repetition.
5. Seek forgiveness: From Allah and affected individuals.

*Seeking Forgiveness*

1. Sincere intention: Genuine remorse.
2. Istighfar: Recite “Astaghfirullah” (I seek forgiveness from Allah).
3. Salat al-Tawbah: Perform repentance prayer.
4. Good deeds: Counterbalance sins.
5. Seeking forgiveness from others: If harm caused.

*Quranic Verses*

1. Surah Al-Tahrim (66:8) – Repentance.
2. Surah Al-Noor (24:31) – Seeking forgiveness.
3. Surah Al-Imran (3:193) – Forgiveness.

*Hadith*

1. “Repentance is a gate of mercy.” (Tirmidhi)
2. “Whoever repents, Allah accepts repentance.” (Bukhari)

*Etiquette of Repentance*

1. Confidentiality: Keep repentance private.
2. Humility: Show modesty.
3. Patience: Persevere through trials.
4. Gratitude: Appreciate Allah’s mercy.

*Benefits of Repentance*

1. Forgiveness.
2. Mercy.
3. Peace.
4. Spiritual growth.
5. Improved relationships.

*Recommended Acts*

1. Recite Quranic verses on repentance.
2. Perform voluntary prayers.
3. Give charity.
4. Fast.
5. Seek guidance from Islamic scholars.

*Dua (Prayer) for Forgiveness*

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