Written Fatwa
Is there such a thing as the prayer of repentance?
Is there a prayer called the prayer of repentance (salaat al-tawbah)? If so, how is it done?
There is such a prayer in the hadiths. Therefore, there is a prayer called the prayer of repentance. It is not fard or wajib. It is a sunnah prayer.
- In the process of repenting after any sin,
- At any time when nafl (supererogatory) prayers can be performed,
- It is performed like a normal prayer as two rak'ahs.
- After prayer, du'aa and repentance are made.
- Giving sadaqaat (alms) after the repentance prayer also makes it easier to accept repentance, biiznillah.
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