Stages of True Repentance in Islam

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Here, Muslimcreed writes 7 steps of repentance for nasuha:

1. Self Evaluation

The first thing that is usually done for those who want to do penance is self-evaluation. Reflect on the sins that have been committed. Without contemplating, they will not find out what mistakes and sins they have committed. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct an in-depth self-evaluation.

2. Admit Mistakes

By admitting all the mistakes that have been made, and asking forgiveness from Allah is a step in doing repentance. Anyone who makes mistakes needs to be recognized, so that they can ask for forgiveness and are committed not to repeat their mistakes.

3. Fix Error

After admitting and realizing all the mistakes that have been made, then correct all these mistakes. This is one proof that they really do repent. In this step, Allah judges not only from intentions, but of course also consistent good deeds.

4. Ask forgiveness from Allah

Next, ask Allah for forgiveness by praying repentance and praying by surrendering to Him for all sins that have been committed, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Because only Allah can judge it, so ask for forgiveness every time. Allah is Forgiving and Merciful, so ask Allah for forgiveness in earnest.

5. Repent with the Condition of Faith

People who believe will always protect themselves by repenting. Then he will not repeat the sins he has committed. Allah promises to forgive people’s sins if they will ask Him for forgiveness.

Allah will also erase the sins of humans on the condition that the repentant is a person who is in a state of faith. While people who are not in a state of faith, their repentance will not necessarily be accepted.

6. Repent for Mistakes

The next way to repent is to not repeat the mistakes of the sins committed. In fact, they will stay away from wrong actions and bring bad effects.

Nasuha repentance is a sincere repentance and mistakes are not made on purpose but because of a mistake or ignorance. Because believers will not do things that Allah forbids intentionally. His repentance will be accepted by Allah as long as he will not commit the sin again.