Is crying over the fact that repentance has passed?
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The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : What has passed, in relation to whom?
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : ... There is no doubt that it is evidence of regret. If one cries over what he neglected or what he violated of the sacred prohibitions, this indicates that he is regretful. Regret is one of the pillars of repentance. So if he regrets, we know that he will resolve not to return to it.
The Shaykh : What has passed, in relation to whom?
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : ... There is no doubt that it is evidence of regret. If one cries over what he neglected or what he violated of the sacred prohibitions, this indicates that he is regretful. Regret is one of the pillars of repentance. So if he regrets, we know that he will resolve not to return to it.