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Fourth: Allah, the Exalted, rejoices in the repentance of His servant and in his return to Him, no matter how far he may have strayed through sin. Therefore, beware lest doubt regarding the acceptance of your supplications, or despair of His mercy, enter your heart. Rather, remember His joy at your repentance and your return to Him, while He—the Glorified—remains the Self-Sufficient. Reflect upon His words:
“Indeed, Allah forgives all sins,”
as well as:
“When My servants ask you ˹O Prophet˺ about Me: I am truly near. I respond to one’s prayer when they call upon Me.”