How can we abandon sins?

Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

Today is indeed a lovely day,well spirited and full of blessings from Allah SWT.

Below is brief verbatim of our last topic delivered at Ammar Mosque/Hong Kong on Sunday 27, 2008 today. By: brother Wael Ibrahim[lecturer

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Bismillah: Assalamu alaikum.

Yes we are good people Alhamdullilah, however, we got also our shortcomings and mistakes,we still do sin although we have repented to Allah several times, but yet we still committing sins, so shall we give up and surrender to Satan? Shall we declare that he is the winner of this battle? No, we will not insha Allah.Here are the methods on how to leave sins and simultaneously win the battle with our enemy, Satan.

Several ways on how to abandon sins:


1- DU`A ( suplications ): The greatest medicine, and the best way to get rid of the sickness of our hearts. " O you who seek repentance, raise up your hands and put down your head in humility to the One who listens to the supplications and ask Him to help you to leave sins!! He said: " Your Lord said: call upon Me, and I will respond you..." Qur`an 40:60. So just ask Him repeatedly to help you to abandon sins, and He will insha Allah assist you if you are really sincere.

2- Jihad (struggle ): Dont think that leaving sins will be something easy that might happen overnight. No, leaving sins needs Jihad, patience and insistence of one`s inner self, and be sure that your Jihad is clear evidence that you are sincere in your willingness to abandon sins. Allah said, " And those who strive in Our ( cause ),-We will cretainly guide them to our Paths: For verily Allah is with those who do right. " Qur`an 29:69.

3- Remembering the consequences of committing sins: The more you remember Allah`s punishments for certains sins, the more you will be mindful not to approach sins. Also we should recognize the reasons why we are committing such sins, like " sadness, being lonely, depression, etc...

4- Staying away from bad companions/friends: There are many people who are willing to leave sins, but their friends are encouraging them and pulling them toward sins, and so the Prophet Muhammad [ pbuh] said: " A Person is on the DEEN/Religion of his friend, so be careful of who you friend with."

5- Remembering the sudden death and the grave: Every soul shall have taste death..." Qu`ran 29:57. Have you imagined yourself dying while watching Haram movies/internet website? Have you thought that death might approach you while neglecting your Salah because you prefered to sleep over your Salah? On this moment, what you will wish for? Allah gives the answer: " when death comes to one of them , he says, " O my Lord send me back [to life] in order that I may work righteousness in the things I neglected... ." Qur`an 23:99-100.

6- Remember the day when you will meet Allah[SWT]: " And fear the Day when ye shall be brought back to Allah. Then shall every soul be paid what it earned, and none shall be dealt with unjustly, " Qur`an 2:281. That was the last verse revealed in the Qur`an, the Prophet Muhammad [pbuh] died 9 days after revelation of this verse. So are you ready to go back yet? Are you prepared for this great meeting with Allah? Why do you insist on commiting sins? Do you think that Allah will not keep account of your deeds? He said: " That Day shall ye be brought to Judgement: not on act of yours that ye hide will be hidden." Qur`an 69:18. Then how can you not fear that Day?

7- Remember the straight path: That bridge that will be built above Jahanam/Hellfire, but it is going towards Jannah/Heavens; it is sharper than the edge of a sword,and thinner than a piece of hair. Do you think you can pass safely towards Jannah or you will fall down in Jahanam? Remember that Allah will help those who obeyed Him.

8- Remember the HAWD/river in paradise: which is sweeter than honey,whiter than milk and better than musk, he who drinks from that river,will never feel thirsty again. Your sins could prevent you from drinking from that river!! So , are you awake yet?

9- Realize that DUNYA: This life is nothing compared to the Hereafter. Allah says:..." For the life of this world is but goods and chattels of deception." Qur`an 3:185. So, are you still attached to this world? How can you commit sins that might prevent you from being in Jannah which its width alone is as the entire heavens and the whole earth? Are you ready to leave sins?

10- Remember that Allah is always watching over you: and tell yourself, ' if I can`t commit sins in front of the people ( openly) then how can I do the same sins while I am sure that Allah is over watching me? Aren`t you ashamed? ".... and Allah doth watch over things" Qur`an 33:52, Allah is watching you so stay away from sins now.

11- Remember that your organs are going to be witness over you: we should remember before committing any sin, that our organs in which we will use them for committing those sins, are to be witness over us and will expose our sins on the Day of Judgement , Allah says: " That Day shall We set a seal on their mouths. But thier hands will speak to us,their feet bear witness,to all that they did. " Qur`an 36:65. So dont ever think that you going to lie to Allah on that Day, because your body parts will be against you and expose your lies what you used to do.

12- Remember that Satan wants you to go astray: and he will do his best to let you go back and commit those sins again, and so whenever he try and whisper to you to commit any sin, remember to say " I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the accursed." " And if ( any time) an incitement to discord is made to thee by the Evil One , seek refuge in Allah. He is the One Who hears and knows all things." Qur`an 41: 36.

I ask Allah the Almighty God to help us to stay away from committing sins. Ameen.


Assalamu alaikum .
Serving Islam Team