SINCERE REPENTANCE (TAUBAH)

Sincere repentance (tawbah) for zina involves immediate cessation, deep regret, and firm resolution never to repeat it, accompanied by sincere duas. Powerful supplications include the Sayyidul Istighfar, and reciting: "Allahumma-ghfir li dhanbi, wa tahhir qalbi, wa hassin farji" (O Allah, forgive my sin, purify my heart, and guard my chastity). Key Duas for Forgiveness of Zina: Sayyidul Istighfar (Leader of Seeking Forgiveness): Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta, Khalaqtani wa ana Abduka, wa ana ala ahdika wa wadika mastatatu, Audhu bika min Sharri ma sanatu, abu'u Laka binimatika `alaiya, wa abu'u laka bidhanbi faghfir lee fa innahu la yaghfiru adhdhunuba illa anta. Meaning: "O Allah, You are my Lord, none has the right to be worshipped but You. You created me and I am Your slave... I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done... I confess to You my sin, so forgive me, for verily none can forgive sins except You". Targeted Dua for Purification: Allahumma-ghfir dhanbi, wa tahhir qalbi, wa hassin farji. Meaning: "O Allah, forgive my sin, purify my heart, and guard my chastity (private parts)". Dua of Prophet Yunus (AS): La ilaha illa anta, Subhanaka, inni kuntu minaz-zalimin. Meaning: "There is no god but You; Glory be to You! Indeed, I have been among the wrongdoers". Seeking Protection and Forgiveness: Astaghfirullah al-'Adheem al-ladhi la ilaha illa Huwa al-Hayyul-Qayyum wa atubu ilayh. Meaning: "I seek forgiveness from Allah, the Almighty, besides whom there is no God, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence, and I repent to Him". Steps for Repentance (Tawbah): Sincere Regret: Feel deep remorse for the action. Stop Immediately: Cease the sin entirely. Firm Resolve: Promise to Allah never to return to that sin. Cover the Sin: Do not disclose your sin to anyone, as Allah has covered it. Do Good Deeds: Increase in good actions to wipe out the bad, as "good deeds wipe out evil deeds". Credit: #AIoverview