Is it valid to seek forgiveness despite not abandoning sins, not regretting them, and expecting to return to them in the future?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
You must engage in sincere repentance ( Nasuh) for all sins, fulfilling its conditions: immediately ceasing the sin, resolving never to return to it, and regretting what has passed. What you feel about returning to sins is from Satan, to deter you from repentance, so do not surrender to him. Even if you return to a sin due to your weakness, return and repent and do not tire. As for seeking forgiveness with the tongue while persisting in disobedience, that is an incorrect repentance. So strive to make your repentance sincerely for Allah and to remain steadfast on His law.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/161023
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 161023
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy