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Q&A · Repentance & Sin

Does Allah actually rejoice when a sinner turns back to Him in repentance?

Yes, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) described this joy with a striking image: Allah is more delighted at the repentance of His servant than a man who was travelling in a barren desert, lost his riding-camel carrying all his food and drink, gave up hope of life, lay down to die — and then suddenly found the camel standing beside him. In his overwhelming joy that man cried out a mistake of words, saying "O Allah, You are my slave and I am Your lord." This shows that Allah does not merely tolerate the returning sinner but loves and welcomes his return, so no one should ever feel Allah is reluctant to forgive.

Evidence — the daleel
Sahih al-Bukhari 6309 ṢaḥīḥSahih Muslim 2747 Ṣaḥīḥ
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