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Courses of Repentance
The repentant must know the courses of repentance so that he can expiate each sin properly.
Sins, however, take various forms; some concern a servant and his Lord. These are classified into two parts:
(1) Negligence of the obligatory rites, and
(2) Commitment of forbidden acts.
As examples on the first, we cite the negligence of the obligatory prayer, fasting, hajj, zakat, and the like rites. The course of repentance from such sins is to work hard for settling them. Examples on the second are fornication, drinking of wines, gambling, and the like forbidden acts. The course of repentance from such acts is to feel sorry for committing them and intend truly to leave them.
Some sins concern an individual and people, such as usurpation of properties, killing respectful souls, and dishonoring the believers by means of revilement, beating, talebearing, and backbiting. These sins are the most dangerous and the most difficult in treatment. The course of repentance from such sins is to satisfy the other parties and give the usurped and seized properties back to their owners. If this is impossible, it is necessary to seek the forgiveness of God urgently, raise the balance of good deeds, and implore to God for making such wronged people be pleased with the wrong party on the Day of Judgment.
Acceptance of Repentance
The true qualified repentance is admissible. This fact is proved through many texts from the Quran and hadith:
"It is He who accepts the repentance of His servants, forgives their evil deeds and knows all about what you do. (42:25)"
"This Book is a revelation from Allah, the Majestic and All-knowing who forgives sins, who accepts repentance, whose punishment is severe, and whose bounty is universal. He is the only Lord and to Him all things proceed (40:2-3)."
