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Is the repentance of one who commits sins, such as abandoning prayer, watching pornography, and masturbating, then returns to them and repeats repentance, accepted? Will he be rewarded for his repentance despite repeated relapses? What is the way to make him steadfast in repentance? If he dies in a state of repentance, will he be punished for his negligence in obligatory prayers?

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Neglecting prayer is a serious matter, and some scholars have deemed it an act of disbelief, citing prophetic traditions as evidence. Allah Almighty has also condemned those who waste prayers or delay them beyond their appointed times. Browsing pornographic websites is forbidden and must be stopped immediately, as it can lead to greater indecencies. Masturbation is also forbidden. A Muslim must fear Allah and be shy before Him, knowing that He is aware of all their states. They must take all measures to abandon these sins that corrupt hearts and repent to Allah with sincere repentance, seeking forgiveness and increasing good deeds, for Allah accepts the repentance of the sincere and replaces their evil deeds with good ones. And whoever turns away from the remembrance of Allah will have a life of hardship.

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