From the greatest of catastrophes for a man is that he knows his own shortcomings, but is not concerned, nor does he grieve over them.
Tag: sins
If sins had a smell
If sins had a smell, no-one would [ever] sit with me.
The truly content one
The [truly] content [one] is he whose sins die with him.
Concern and attention for one’s sins
The concern and attention the servant [of Allaah] has for his sins, motivates [him] to abandon them. And his remorse over them is the key to repentance. And, the servant [of Allaah] maintains [this] concern and attention for the sins which he is afflicted by until [his concern and attention] becomes more beneficial for him than some of his good deeds.
Expiation of sins is by good actions
If a person fears Allaah (has taqwa), Allaah will make it easy for him to do good actions with which he can make expiation [for the sins].
Not taking sins lightly
Likewise sins which are treated as being minor and for which the person is taken to account will destroy him.
You do not know what has been destined for him
You hope for Allaah’s Mercy for him and you fear for him because of his sins.