What is the reason for seeking forgiveness immediately after the prayer?
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The questioner : His second question says: What is the reason for seeking forgiveness immediately after the prayer?
The Shaykh : The reason is apparent. Is there any person whose prayer is free from defects? A person may be exposed to the door of waswas (whispers) and intrusive thoughts; he may fall short in his bowing, prostration, standing, or sitting. Therefore, the prayer is never free from defects. It is fitting to hasten to seek forgiveness immediately after the taslim, so that Allah may erase with this seeking of forgiveness any defects that were in their prayers. Yes.
The Shaykh : The reason is apparent. Is there any person whose prayer is free from defects? A person may be exposed to the door of waswas (whispers) and intrusive thoughts; he may fall short in his bowing, prostration, standing, or sitting. Therefore, the prayer is never free from defects. It is fitting to hasten to seek forgiveness immediately after the taslim, so that Allah may erase with this seeking of forgiveness any defects that were in their prayers. Yes.