hadith
547
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In Al-Irshad it is narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“Putting off repentance is only self-deception. Continuing the delay equals wandering about. Bringing excuses for God is a means of destruction, and insisting on sin is a cause of sure divine punishment. There is no relief from divine punishment especially for those who are at a loss.”
من كتاب الإرشاد: عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام): تأخير التوبة اغترار، وطول التسويف حيرة، والاعتلال على الله هلكة، والإصرار على الذنب أمن لمكر الله، ولا يأمن مكر الله إلا القوم الخاسرون.
Similar narrations
- Mīzān al-Ḥikma #3247 Imam al-Sadiq (AS) said, 'Delaying repentance is an act of self-delusion, and lengthy procrastination is an act of bewilderment.
- Mīzān al-Ḥikma #3498 Imam al-Jawad (AS) said, ‘Postponing repentance is an illusion, and long procrastination is perplexity.