Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) narrated:
Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said,
"He who repents before the sun rises from the west, Allah will forgive him".
[Muslim].
Commentary: Taubah means returning to Allah from sins. When a person commits a
sin, he goes away from Allah. When he repents, he returns to Allah and desires for being
pardoned by Him, and getting near Him. This returning towards Him is Taubah. When it is
said that `Allah turns towards him', it means that Allah accepts his repentance.
