My Islamic Studies teacher was speaking of the benefits of istighfar to me and my classmates, he told us that if you Istaghfir Allah will provide for you what ever you wish for and he quoted Surat Nuh ...

Repentance is ultimately the goal that we all seek. All sane people are conscious of their numerous sins, and those who believe in Allah and His Messenger recognize that they will be held accountable ...

When most of us hear the word “repent,” we immediately tend to think of punishment and begging for forgiveness. It's almost always associated with feeling bad about past mistakes and confessing in an ...

Salim Ahmed, a former Iraqi soldier, holds the 'repentance card' he received from ISIS after it took control of his home village, Eski Mosul. AP ESKI MOSUL, Iraq — Inside the Islamic State’s realm, ...

During times of turbulence in politics, culture, and religious life, it’s tempting to hold tightly to current convictions. Allowing a change of one’s mind or heart can be difficult work. With this in ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

How we can change the angry cultural debates online and in church. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther is said to have posted 95 theses, or “Disputation on the Power of Indulgences,” on the door of All ...

"John the Baptist appeared in the desert, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins" (Mark 1:4). This verse is from the Gospel of Mark, one of the three synoptic Gospels. The ...

Our hearts aren’t prepared for the Lord until they are ready to love others. The Book of Luke, more than any of the other Gospels, presents a sweeping look at Jesus’ teachings on ethics. Over half the ...