The proprieties of seeking forgiveness and it's benefits on the human soul

Abstract

Forgiveness is one of the greatest worships which the servant draws closer to God Almighty, because of its great benefits and good fruits for the human soul thus the it is motivation to educate soul on goodness and righteousness, and purify it from the sins, disobediences, and calamities that are common in our time. So, the person is in need of forgiveness and persistence in it. The benefit of seeking forgiveness and its benefits for the servant does not come except through adherence to its etiquette and the rules of Sharia. Therefore, the aim of this research is highlighting the importance of forgiveness and its good benefits for the values of goodness. This study relied on the descriptive and analytical method and it reached to a set of results, the most important is that the forgiveness is one of the best worships in Islam for its great benefits on the individual and society. That benefit comes through a servant’s adherence to his etiquette and legal regulations. So, the study recommended paying attention to seeking forgiveness, stating its benefits and purposes, while being keen to educate generations about its values and morals.

Keywords: seeking forgiveness, the etiquette of seeking forgiveness, the benefits of seeking forgiveness, the effect of seeking forgiveness.