Requirements for Tawbah.
Question
Assalamualaikum. Can you please tell me if there are any specific requirements for Tawbah eg a after Namaz or can it be offered at any time? Jazakallah Khair.
Answer
In order for a major sin to be forgiven, one must sincerely repent (make Tawbah) by regretting committing the sin and making a firm conviction never to repeat the sin.
If one is sincere, Allah is Tawwaab (most forgiving)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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