What is the ruling on seeking forgiveness for the sake of worldly benefit without including the intention of repentance and turning back to Allah?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on seeking forgiveness for the sake of worldly benefit without including the intention of repentance and turning back to Allah?
Answer:
This is not seeking forgiveness. If one seeks forgiveness for the sake of this world while persisting in the sin, this is not seeking forgiveness. Seeking forgiveness means asking for pardon, repenting from the sin, and abandoning the sin permanently. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on seeking forgiveness for the sake of worldly benefit without including the intention of repentance and turning back to Allah?
Answer:
This is not seeking forgiveness. If one seeks forgiveness for the sake of this world while persisting in the sin, this is not seeking forgiveness. Seeking forgiveness means asking for pardon, repenting from the sin, and abandoning the sin permanently. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [345 /641] ما حكم الاستغفار لأجل منفعة دنيوية بدون إشراك في نية التوبة..؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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