The Answer Regarding His (peace and blessings be upon him) Seeking Forgiveness Despite the Forgiveness of His Sins
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Question:
Your Eminence the Shaykh! Some people find it difficult to understand that he (peace and blessings be upon him) sought forgiveness even though his sins were forgiven. What is the answer to that?
Answer:
He said: The prayer isJami` at-Tirmidhi 412Sahih (Darussalam) Allah commanded seeking forgiveness, he said: [Muhammad 47:19] He commanded seeking forgiveness
Your Eminence the Shaykh! Some people find it difficult to understand that he (peace and blessings be upon him) sought forgiveness even though his sins were forgiven. What is the answer to that?
Answer:
He said: The prayer is
Shouldn't I be a grateful worshipper?
فلا أكون عبدا شكوراSo know, [O Muhammad], that there is no deity except Allah and ask forgiveness for your sin
فَاعْلَمْ أَنَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاسْتَغْفِرْ لِذَنبِكَ
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم [ برنامج إذاعي ]، بداية من باب من اجتزأ بتسليمة واحدة — islamhouse.com (15:22)
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