How to Perform Tawbah for Zina? Find Out Here!

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Hi all readers! Are you looking for an explanation of "How to perform Tawbah for Zina?"? If your answer is "Yes," congratulations! You are reading the right article. Why? Because that is what I will explain here. As Muslims, it is essential for us to understand this topic. That's why I wrote this article, so be sure to read it until the end!

Specifically, there are some important points about "How to perform Tawbah for Zina" that I will cover. Here are the key points:

Why Is Tawbah for Zina Important?

The important point about "How to perform Tawbah for Zina" is understanding why Tawbah for Zina is crucial. I want you to grasp this before diving deeper into the explanations, so you understand the urgency of this discussion.

In Islamic law, Zina refers to sexual relations outside of marriage, which is prohibited in Islam. This involves men and women engaging in sexual acts without being husband and wife. Typically, this is carried out using the vital organs.

In Islam, Zina is one of the most heinous sins. Therefore, Muslims are strictly forbidden from engaging in anything that might lead them to commit Zina. We can find this in the following Quranic verse:

وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا الزِّنٰىٓ اِنَّهٗ كَانَ فَاحِشَةً ۗوَسَاۤءَ سَبِيْلًا

And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way. (Al-Isra [17]: 32)

To understand why Tawbah for Zina is important, you must recognize the consequences of Zina in Islam. It's vital to comprehend the severe repercussions of committing Zina, which I will explain in the next few paragraphs.

There are many consequences of Zina in Islam. Muslims who commit adultery will face punishment both in this world and in the hereafter. This is another reason why Zina is strictly prohibited.

One consequence of Zina is the diminishing of faith in those who commit it. This is illustrated in the following hadith:

إِذَا زَنَى الرَّجُلُ خَرَجَ مِنْهُ الإِيمَانُ كَانَ عَلَيْهِ كَالظُّلَّةِ فَإِذَا انْقَطَعَ رَجَعَ إِلَيْهِ الإِيمَانُ

If a person commits Zina, then his faith decreases (the light of his faith is lost) as if he is being covered by a cloud (above his head). If he refrains from Zina, that faith will return to him.

In Islam, if the incidence of Zina increases, it signifies that the Day of Judgment is approaching; Zina is one of the signs of this day. We can find this explanation in the following hadith:

إِنَّ مِنْ أَشْرَاطِ السَّاعَةِ أَنْ يُرْفَعَ الْعِلْمُ، وَيَثْبُتَ الْجَهْلُ، وَيُشْرَبَ الْخَمْرُ، وَيَظْهَرَ الزِّنَا

Indeed, among the signs of the coming of the Last Day are the lifting of knowledge, the rise of ignorance, widespread consumption of alcohol, and the open commission of Zina.

As one of the major sins, Zina has fatal consequences in this world and the hereafter. I will not elaborate much on the consequences in the hereafter, as the conclusion is clear: the person who commits Zina will face severe punishment in Hell.

If a Muslim commits Zina before marriage, they must be lashed a hundred times and exiled to a place (please note: this was Islamic law during the time of Prophet Muhammad and some time thereafter). We can find this in the following verses of the Quran and hadith:

اَلزَّانِيَةُ وَالزَّانِيْ فَاجْلِدُوْا كُلَّ وَاحِدٍ مِّنْهُمَا مِائَةَ جَلْدَةٍ ۖوَّلَا تَأْخُذْكُمْ بِهِمَا رَأْفَةٌ فِيْ دِيْنِ اللّٰهِ اِنْ كُنْتُمْ تُؤْمِنُوْنَ بِاللّٰهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْاٰخِرِۚ وَلْيَشْهَدْ عَذَابَهُمَا طَاۤىِٕفَةٌ مِّنَ الْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ

The [unmarried] woman or [unmarried] man found guilty of sexual intercourse - lash each one of them with a hundred lashes, and do not be taken by pity for them in the religion of Allah, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. And let a group of the believers witness their punishment. (An-Nur 24:2)

وَقَدْ رَوَى الْبُخَارِيُّ مِنْ حَدِيْثِ أَبِيْ هُرَيْرَةَ: أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَضَى فِيْمَنْ زَنَى وَلَمْ يُحْصَنْ بِنَفْيِ عَامٍ وَبِإِقَامَةِ الْحَدِّ

Al-Bukhari has narrated a hadith from Abu Hurairah, that the Prophet (Muhammad) sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam made a legal decision for people who committed Zina before marriage, by being exiled and punished.

If a Muslim commits Zina after marriage, they must be flogged until they die (please note: this was Islamic law during the time of Prophet Muhammad and some time thereafter). We can find this explanation in the following hadith:

وَعَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : أَتَى رَجُلٌ مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وَهُوَ فِي الْمَسْجِدِ فَنَادَاهُ فَقَالَ : يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ، إِنِّي زَنَيْتُ ، فَأَعْرَضَ عَنْهُ ، فَتَنَحَّى تِلْقَاءَ وَجْهِهِ فَقَالَ : يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ، إِنِّي زَنَيْتُ ، فَأَعْرَضَ عَنْهُ ، حَتَّى ثَنَّى ذَلِكَ عَلَيْهِ أَرْبَعَ مَرَّاتٍ ، فَلَمَّا شَهِدَ عَلَى نَفْسِهِ أَرْبَعَ شَهَادَاتٍ دَعَاهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَقَالَ : أَبِكَ جُنُونٌ ؟ قَالَ : لَا ، قَالَ : فَهَلْ أَحْصَنْتَ ؟ قَالَ : نَعَمْ ، فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : اذْهَبُوا بِهِ فَارْجُمُوهُ . مُتَّفَقٌ عَلَيْهِ

From Abu Hurairah radliyallahu anhu, he said, "There was a Muslim who came to the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alayhi wa sallam while he was in the mosque. The Muslim then called him, 'O Messenger of Allah, indeed I have committed Zina.' He turned away from the Muslim. The person repeated, 'O Messenger of Allah, indeed I have committed Zina,' and the Prophet turned away again. This was repeated four times. When that person had testified for himself four times, Allah's Messenger then asked, 'Are you crazy?' The person replied, 'No.' He asked, 'Are you married?' The person replied, 'Yes.' Allah's Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam then said, 'Go with him and lash him.' This hadith was narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim.

That’s a brief explanation of "Why Tawbah for Zina is important." As Muslims, we must understand this.

How to Perform Tawbah for Zina Before Marriage and Zina After Marriage?

The important aspect of "How to perform Tawbah for Zina?" that I will explain now is "How to perform Tawbah for Zina before marriage and after marriage?" I want you to understand this because it is one of the key questions regarding Tawbah for Zina.

In short, there are six essential steps you can take for Tawbah for Zina, both before and after marriage:

1. You must always remember that Zina is a great sin.
2. You must feel genuine remorse for having committed Zina.
3. You must sincerely pledge never to commit Zina again.
4. You must perform the prayer of repentance, specifically designed for this purpose.
5. You should recite as much Istighfar as possible.
6. You should recite as many Salawat as possible.

One of the virtues of reading Salawat is that it helps to erase sins. For this reason, I highly recommend reading Salawat as one of the best steps to repent from Zina. You should recite Salawat as much as possible, especially on Fridays.

Why on Friday? Reading Salawat on Friday carries many virtues, particularly for repentance. We can find this in the following hadiths:

عَنْ أَبِيْ هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : الصَّلَاةُ عَلَيَّ نُوْرٌ عَلَى الصِّرَاطِ , مَنْ صَلَّى عَلَيَّ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ ثَمَانِيْنَ مَرَّةٍ غَفَرَ اللهُ لَهُ ذُنُوْبَ ثَمَانِيْنَ سَنَةٍ

From Abu Hurairah radliyallahu anhu, he said, "The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, 'Reading Salawat to me is the light above the Shirath (bridge to Heaven). Whoever reads Salawat to me on Friday eighty times, Allah will forgive all his sins committed over eighty years.'"

قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : مَنْ صَلَّى عَلَيَّ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ أَلْفَ مَرَّةٍ لَمْ يَمُتْ حَتَّى يَرَى مَقْعَدَهُ مِنَ الْجَنَّةِ

The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever reads Salawat to me on Friday a thousand times will not die until he sees his place in Heaven."

عَنْ أَبِيْ ذَرٍّ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : مَنْ صَلَّى عَلَيَّ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ غُفِرَتْ لَهُ ذُنُوْبُ مِائَتَى عَامٍ

From Abu Dharr radliyallahu anhu, he said, "The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, 'Whoever reads Salawat to me on Friday, all his sins committed over two hundred years will be forgiven.'"

That's a brief explanation of "How to perform Tawbah for Zina before and after marriage?". As Muslims, we must understand this.

Best Prayer for Tawbah for Zina

The important point about "How to perform Tawbah for Zina?" that I will explain now is the best prayer for Tawbah for Zina. I want you to understand this by the end of the discussion in this article so that you have complete knowledge after reading it.

In general, we can understand the prayer for Tawbah for Zina as sentences spoken to ask Allah for forgiveness for the sins resulting from Zina. These sentences express regret for committing Zina and a hope that Allah will forgive those sins.

The best prayers for Tawbah for Zina are those that are believed to serve as means (wasilah) for Allah to immediately forgive sins committed due to Zina.

There are many excellent prayers for Tawbah for Zina. In this article, I will mention only two prayers. The two prayers I am referring to are as follows:

First Prayer for Tawbah for Zina

أَعُوْذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ

I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil.

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَانِ الرَّحِيْمِ

In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful in this world and the Hereafter.

اَللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ كُلُّهُ , وَلَكَ الشُّكْرُ كُلُّهُ

O my Lord, all praise is Yours, and all gratitude is Yours.

اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ وَبَارِكْ عَلَى حَبِيْبِكَ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا هُوَ أَهْلٌ

O my Lord, grant mercy, salaam, and blessings to Your beloved Muhammad, as he deserves.

اَللُّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّيْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ خَلَقْتَنِيْ وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ أَبُوْءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ , وَأَبُوُءْ بِذَنْبِيْ , فَاغْفِرْلِيْ , فَإِنَّهُ لَايَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوْبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ

O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no god but You. You created me, and I am Your servant. I am steadfast in Your promise and commitment to the best of my ability. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge all the blessings You have bestowed upon me, and I confess my sins. So, forgive me, for indeed, no one forgives sins except You.

اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ جِئْتُكَ بِبَابِ رَحْمَتِكَ وَمَغْفِرَتِكَ مُعْتَرِفًا بِذُنُوْبِيْ , فَاغْفِرْ لِيْ وَارْحَمْنِيْ . اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَتُوْبُ إِلَيْكَ مِنَ الزِّنَا , فَاغْفِرْ لِيْ وَارْحَمْنِيْ . فَإِنَّهُ لَايَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوْبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ

O my Lord, indeed I have come to the door of Your mercy and forgiveness, confessing all my sins, so forgive me and have mercy on me. O my Lord, I truly repent to You from Zina, so forgive me and have mercy on me. Indeed, no one forgives sins except You.

Second Prayer for Tawbah for Zina

أَعُوْذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ

I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil.

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَانِ الرَّحِيْمِ

In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful in this world and the Hereafter.

اَللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الرَّحْمَةُ كُلُّهَا , وَلَكَ الْمَغْفِرَةُ كُلُّهَا

O my Lord, all mercy is Yours, and all forgiveness is Yours.

اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ وَبَارِكْ عَلَى خَيْرِ خَلْقِكَ سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ , وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِيْنَ

O my Lord, grant mercy, salaam, and blessings to Your best of creatures, our leader, Muhammad, and to all his family and companions.

رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا , رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا , رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ , وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا , أَنتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ

O our Lord, do not punish us if we forget or make a mistake. O our Lord, do not impose on us a burden like that which You imposed on those before us. O our Lord, do not place upon us that which we cannot bear. Forgive us, forgive us, and have mercy on us. You are our Helper against the disbelievers.

اَللَّهُمَّ أَدْعُوْكَ لِتَغْفِرَ كَبَائِرَ ذُنُوْبِيْ وَصَغَائِرَهَا . اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَتُوْبُ إِلَيْكَ رَبِّيْ مِنَ الزِّنَا . دَعَوْتُكَ رَبِّيْ كَمَا أَمَرْتَنِيْ , فَأَجِبْ دُعَائِيْ كَمَا وَعَدْتَنِيْ . إِنَّكَ لَا تُخْلِفُ الْمِيْعَادَ

O our Lord, I pray to You to forgive my major and minor sins. O our Lord, indeed I repent to You from Zina. I have called upon You, my Lord, as You have commanded me, so answer my prayer as You have promised. Indeed, You do not break a promise.

That is a brief explanation of the best prayer for Tawbah for Zina. As Muslims, we must understand this.

Conclusion

In conclusion, understanding how to perform Tawbah for Zina is essential for every Muslim. Zina, being a significant sin with dire consequences in both this world and the hereafter, requires sincere repentance. The process involves acknowledging the sin, feeling genuine remorse, and committing to never repeat the act. The recommended steps, including performing specific prayers and reciting Istighfar and Salawat, serve as vital means of seeking forgiveness. Importantly, the emphasis on the urgency of this repentance reflects the gravity of Zina and its implications on one’s faith. Through sincere Tawbah, individuals can hope for Allah's mercy and forgiveness, cleansing themselves of past sins and reaffirming their commitment to a righteous life. Thus, by following the outlined steps, Muslims can embark on a path of redemption and spiritual renewal, ultimately strengthening their relationship with Allah and adhering to Islamic teachings.

I think that’s enough for this article. I hope it is useful. Ameen.

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