Domestic Issues and Their Solutions — Page 156
156 Allah the Exalted has made true repentance conditional to good deeds, moreover repentance will be accepted only if a mistake is removed and redressed. In such an instance Allah the Exalted states that people who follow this are truly those who turn to Him. Thus we should always seek repentance that is true and sincere. Regarding this Allah the Exalted states in another place: َ ِّنَِۡ لَغَفََار ٌ لَِمَن ۡ تَاب و َ ا ی ﴿ ہ مَن َ و َ عَمِل َ صَالِحاا ثُّم ََ اہۡتَد ہ و َ ا ۸۳ ﴾ ‘But surely I am forgiving to those who repent and believe and do good deeds, and then stick to guidance. ’ (20:83) Here it is enjoined to stay firm on guidance and it is further explained that carrying ou t good deeds is essential after repentance , so it is instructed here to do good works and advice is given not to have any presumptions about initiat ing reconciliation of one’s own accord. Rather, it is stated that if in your view the guided step that you have taken is a good deed t hen it should not be a one - off repentance and reconciliation. This is something which should always be adhered to and adherence to guidance grants nearness to God Almighty! Thus, the claim to have a cleansed heart is only accepta ble when a person remains firm on it and not only that but good deeds also become the identity of every woman, every man and every Ahmadi and they are also examples and role models for others. Everyone can look into their hearts; it is a fact that