Definition

Allah's covering and erasing of sins. Sought through tawbah, istighfār, righteous deeds, and trials that expiate.

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In the Qur'an In Hadith

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TawbahالتوبةIstighfārالاستغفار

More from General Terms

Adabالأدب

Etiquette and proper conduct.

Khalīfahالخليفة

Caliph — successor and leader of the Muslims.

Iḥsānالإحسان

Worshipping Allah as if you see Him.

Ghaybالغيب

The unseen.

Jumu‘ahالجمعة

Friday — the weekly congregational prayer.

Taqwāالتقوى

God-consciousness — fearful awareness of Allah.

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