Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books A Bundle of Flowers Asking for Divine Pardon Imam Amir ul Mu'mineen ‘Ali (‘a) said: "Perfume yourself with penitence so that the stench of your sins do not disgrace you." Bihar-ul-Anwar, vol. 6, p.
22 Imam Amir ul Mu'mineen ‘Ali (‘a) taught someone to seek Allah in invocation in brief by saying: "Praise is (only) Allah's for every blessing; and I ask Him for all goodness; and I take refuge in Allah from all vices; and, I seek Allah's forgiveness for all sins." Bihar-ul-Anwar, vol. 94, p.
242 Imam al-Baqir (‘a) said that the Holy Prophet (S) was once asked about the best servants and he replied: "They are such that: when they do good, they are cheerful about it; when they do wrong, they seek forgiveness; when they are granted (something), they are thankful; when they are involved in a difficulty, they show patience; and when they become angry (with someone), they pardon." Khisal by Saduq, p.
317 Imam as-Sadiq (‘a) said: "When a believing Muslim frequently asks Allah for forgiveness, his record (of deeds) will ascend while it will be glowing." Makarim-ul-Akhlaq, p. 313 Previous Next