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Are there sins that nullify good deeds? And does repentance restore those deeds?

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Repentance erases the sins that preceded it, even those that nullified good deeds, such as apostasy and drinking alcohol. So, whoever repents from a sin that led to the nullification of his deeds, his nullified deeds will be restored to him. This is indicated by the words of Allah Almighty: ﴿Except for those who repent, believe and do righteous work. For them Allah will change their evil deeds into good ones. And Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.﴾ [Al-Furqan:70], and the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "The one who repents from sin is like one who has no sin."

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