Forgiveness Quotes in Islam. Islam is a religion of peace, and relating to peace it incorporates the beautiful concept of forgiveness. The meaning of forgiveness is Islam is two-fold. First, forgiveness refers to a display of Allah’s mercy when His servants ask for forgiveness and repent after committing a sin.
Second, forgiveness refers to the courteous act of one Muslim to another, by forgiving him and not taking revenge. Some of the forgiveness quotes in Qur’an, Hadith and those said by famous religious scholars are of particular usefulness today’s culture of resentments and intolerance.
What Does Islam Say About Forgiveness
Reading quotes about Allah’s forgiveness towards His servants can have many benefits. Some of them are:
- It can motivate us to seek forgiveness from Allah on a daily bases.
- We would love Allah more by knowing how Kind and Merciful He is.
- We would never lose faith, and would immediately seek forgiveness in case we commit a sin.
- We would become more forgiving by following Allah.
↓ 30 – Quran, About Allah’s Mercy:
Quran says that the mercy of Allah is vast, encompassing everything (Quran 7:156). Allah forgives all sins if we repent, before death. Talking about forgiveness, we highly recommend you to go through our earlier post on 30 Islamic Quotes About Enemies In Islam.
↓ 29 – Hadith On Repentance:
The Prophet (SAW) says that Allah accepts our repentance till our last breath, and Allah will keep accepting repentance from us till the day the sun rises from the west.
↓ 28 – Even The Prophet (SAW) Sought Forgiveness
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was innocent of all sins, yet he sought forgiveness from Allah as much as seventy and a hundred times a day. We being sinners are supposed to repent even more.
↓ 27 – Keep Saying That!
The Prophet SAW said, “Glad tidings for the one who finds a lot of istighfar in his record of deeds” (Ibn Majah). The Quran also says that Allah would not punish them while they seek forgiveness (Quran 8:33). Read more in our post on the benefits of istighfar.
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↓ 26 – We Must Keep Our Hearts Pure
Constantly seeking forgiveness from Allah can help us to keep our hearts pure and ready to accept other commands of Allah.
↓ 25 – Turn to Allah Before You Return To Him
By repenting on our sins we can decide to return to Allah’s guidance. Allah is very merciful.
↓ 24 – No Sin is Too Big For Allah’s Mercy
Sometimes, looking back on our sins we feel hopeless for whether Allah would forgive us? Here is the answer.
↓ 23 – Worldly Benefits Of Seeking Seeking Forgiveness
By seeking Allah’s forgiveness, not only our sins are forgiven, but our worldy life is filled with blessings too.
↓ 22 – Allah Teaches Us Forgiveness
Such is the mercy of Allah that He knows we have sinned, yet He Himself teaches us how to seek forgiveness.
↓ 21 – Some Forgiveness Prayers
These Quranic prayers for repentance are worth reciting with sincerity, and we hope Allah SWT accepts them. See more in duas to ask Allah for forgiveness.
↓ 20 – Never Sin On the Hope For Forgiveness
We may not get the time to repent after committing a sin, as we don’t know when is death going to consume us. The best way to be prepared is to not commit sins.
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↓ 19 – Never Lose Faith In Allah’s Mercy
No matter how sinful we are, Allah is willing to forgive us if we repent and never repeat the sin.
↓ 18 – God Ignores Our Mistakes
God himself teaches us to ask Him to ignore our shortcomings. SubhanAllah.
↓ 17 – The Best Time To Seek Forgiveness
In Quran, Allah describes His obedient servants by saying “And they repent in the early morning”. Meaning, the last one third of the night is the best time to repent.
↓ 16 – Comprehensive Forgiveness Dua
Forgiveness in the hereafter is what all success depends on. May Allah forgive us. Ameen!
Forgiveness Among Men Quotes
Islam guides us to forgive each other. Many benefits are associated with interpersonal forgiveness. Some are.
- Forgiveness helps us to cultivate a united, caring and collectivist society.
- Forgiving helps us to increase tolerance to each other.
- Displaying forgiveness helps us to see and appreciate the good qualities in other people.
- Forgiveness increases the quality and strength of our social relationships.
Some quotes regarding forgiveness among men are given:
↓ 15 – “Show Forgiveness” – Quran
Allah directly commands us to show forgiveness to our fellow human beings.
↓ 14 – Believers Forgive
The believer forgives for Allah for he hopes for a far better outcome that Allah has promised for displaying patience.
↓ 13 – Strong People Forgive
It is easy to follow our instincts and seek revenge. Going against our emotions is the real test (see also our Islamic quotes about anger and anger management).
↓ 12 – Resentment Is Like A Disease
Keeping grudges is like carrying around rotten tomatoes with us. The smell bothers no one but us.
↓ 11 – We Make Mistakes Too
We should accept others by forgiving them for we need acceptance too.
↓ 10 – Forgive Others And You Will Be Forgiven
The Prophet SAW said, “He who does not show mercy to others will not be shown mercy” (Bukhari and Muslim). We can hope that when we forgive Allah’s creation, Allah will forgive us, as the Quran says: “Let them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive you?” (Quran 24:22).
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↓ 09 – Forgiveness And Other Virtues
Describing forgiveness along with its sibling virtues 🙂
↓ 08 – Something to Follow!
The Prophet SAW guided us to follow Allah’s manners. Thus we should forgive more.
↓ 07 – The Truly Strong Person
The Prophet SAW said “Powerful is not the fighter who defeats another fighter, but it is the persons who takes control of himself whilst he is angry”
↓ 06 – Forgiveness Is Personal, Not Mutual
Forgiving others also benefits us: the Quran promises that whoever pardons and seeks reconciliation, his reward is with Allah (Quran 42:40).
↓ 05 – A Beautiful Dua
This beautiful Dua sparked hope and peace in me. 🙂
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↓ 04 – We Should Forgive For Our Own Benefit
Forgiving is a sign of strength, not weakness. We should be generous enough to forgive and hope for the reward from Allah.
↓ 03 – Forgivers Are Great
Forgiving shows that we have a big heart.
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↓ 02 – Forgive When It is Difficult
No pains, no gains. It counts the most when it is difficult to do.
↓ 01 – In The End Life Goes On
We have no choice but to let go of what others did to us, and to live the upcoming moments to the fullest.
Those were our picks for top thirty forgiveness quotes in Islam. Please share your views too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Islam encourage forgiving everyone?
Islam strongly encourages pardoning and overlooking, and the Quran praises those who forgive (42:37, 42:43). It also allows seeking justice for a wrong (42:40-41), so forgiving does not mean accepting ongoing harm. For serious personal situations, ask a qualified scholar.
Can Allah forgive every sin?
The Quran says Allah forgives all sins for those who repent sincerely (39:53). The exception is dying upon shirk without repentance (4:48). Sincere repentance means stopping the sin, regretting it and resolving not to return. See duas to ask Allah for forgiveness.
Do I need to ask forgiveness from the person I wronged?
Scholars generally say that if a sin involved another person’s rights, such as money, reputation or harm, repentance includes returning the right or seeking that person’s pardon, where doing so does not cause greater harm. Scholars differ on details such as whether to confess a hidden backbiting, so consult a qualified scholar.
When is the best time to seek forgiveness?
Any time is good, and the Quran praises those who seek forgiveness before dawn (3:17, 51:18). Many scholars therefore recommend the last part of the night, and also after prayers. Read more on the benefits of istighfar.
How many times should I say astaghfirullah?
There is no required number. The Prophet (peace be upon him) is reported to have sought forgiveness more than seventy times, and in another narration a hundred times, a day (Bukhari, Muslim). Choose a routine you can keep consistently.