Hence, Pious Deed number 28 states: Did you repent immediately in the event of مَعاذَ الـلّٰـه committing a sin today? (If only we are honoured to seek forgiveness 70 times daily, for example, by reciting ‘اَسْتَغْفِرُاللہ’ 70 times).

If only we are granted the great fortune of acting upon the other beloved Pious Deeds alongside this Pious Deed and taking ourselves to account every day.

Make a habit of praying Salat-ut-Taubah

Another way of adopting the habit of repenting is to offer two units of the voluntary Salat-ut-Taubah. Therefore, make it a habit to offer Salat-ut-Taubah. After offering Salat-ut-Taubah, shed tears whilst remembering your disobedience to Allah Almighty, the favours of Allah Almighty, your weaknesses and the punishment of Hell; if you cannot cry, then adopt the appearance of a crying person.

After this, whilst keeping the conditions of repentance in mind, seek forgiveness in the court of Allah Almighty and make Du’a in the following manner, ‘O my Creator! This disobedient slave of Yours, who is drowning in a sea of sins, is present in Your court. O Allah Almighty! I accept that I have disobeyed You in the light of the day and the darkness of the night; in private and in front of others; intentionally and unknowingly; undoubtedly, I have done everything to displease You, but o my Lord! You are the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful, You are more compassionate towards your slaves than a mother is compassionate towards her child. If You seize me on account of my sins, then I will burn in the fire of Hell, which I cannot bear for even a moment.

I repent sincerely from my sins in Your court. O Allah Almighty! Have mercy upon my weakness, forgive my sins, and grant me the ability to repent sincerely. Grant me the ability to perform those acts of worship which I have omitted, and grant me the means to seek forgiveness from those people whose rights I have violated. No doubt, You are powerful over everything, so make them pleased with me. Grant me