What are the supplications and Qur'anic verses that help one turn away from the pleasures and desires of this worldly life?
You must purify your intention for Allah and resolve to repent and hasten to it, for Allah is Forgiving and Merciful to those who seek His forgiveness, as stated in His saying, the Most High: "And whoever does evil or wrongs himself then seeks forgiveness of Allah will find Allah Forgiving and Merciful." [An-Nisa:110]. Allah has urged against despairing of His mercy, for He forgives all sins, and calls for repentance to Him before it is too late, as mentioned in Surat Az-Zumar [39:53-55]. Among the helpful supplications for this are: "Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers," and "My Lord, grant my soul its piety and purify it, for You are the best of those who purify it," and "O Allah, do not make the worldly life our greatest concern," and "O Allah, Turner of hearts, keep my heart firm on Your religion." One should frequently seek forgiveness while bringing to mind sincere repentance.
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