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If we are to repent a haram action, but we know that we will most likely do it again, what is the point, if we then have to fast for three days for breaking a promise?
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If we are to repent a haram action, but we know that we will most likely do it again, what is the point, if we then have to fast for three days for breaking a promise?
Answer
Sincere repentance is to make a firm intention never to repeat the sin, however, due to our weaknesses if we repeat that sin, the repentance should be repeated.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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