Print Worksheet Read the following extract of a modern non-fiction book and answer the questions

al-Tawbah - Repentance

You must make repentance to Allah. Allah says,

“And those who, when they have committed Fahishah (unlawful sexual acts) or wronged themselves with evil, remember Allah and ask forgiveness for their sins; - and none can forgive sins but Allah - And do not persist in what (wrong) they have done, while they know.” al-Qur’an, Surah aal ‘Imraan, 3: 135

and Allah says,

“And all of you - beg Allah to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful.” al-Qur’an, Surah al-Noor, 24: 31

What does the term al-Tawbah mean?

  1. Favouring others
  2. Murder
  3. Repentance
  4. Loving Allah

Read the article about al-Tawbah and point to the main lesson learnt from the topic.

  1. You must know not to drink alcohol.
  2. You must know it is forbidden for a Muslim man to wear gold.
  3. You must make repentance to Allah.
  4. You must know not to boycott or desert a Muslim intentionally.

Explain in your own words what you understand about Repentance.