Is it permissible for repentance from sixty major sins to be made with a single act of repentance that includes the three conditions: abandoning the sin, regretting it, and resolving not to return to it, with a general intention for all major and minor sins without specifying each major sin individually? And is it valid for someone who does not know the major sins they committed to repent with a general intention for them? Or is it obligatory to repent for each major sin independently? And is it permissible for a Muslim to repent from all major sins once daily before sleeping?
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No matter how great the sin, Allah’s pardon is greater, and His mercy encompasses all things. Therefore, one must turn to Allah Almighty and repent to Him, trusting in His grace and forgiveness. A general, comprehensive repentance for all sins, whether known or unknown, is beneficial and saves one from delaying repentance. It has been authentically reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) comprehensive supplications for seeking forgiveness for all sins, minor and major, secret and public, and what is known and what is not known.
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