What Is Forgiveness
What does it mean to ask someone for forgiveness?
Admitting your mistake and asking the person to pardon you.
Who taught us to forgive others even when it’s hard?
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
When is the best time to seek forgiveness?
As soon as you realize you did wrong.
you hurt someone with words, what should you do?
Apologize sincerely and ask for forgiveness.
Is forgiving others encouraged in Islam?
Yes
What is the difference between saying “sorry” and seeking forgiveness?
Seeking forgiveness includes regret and trying to fix the wrong.
How did the Prophet ﷺ respond to personal harm?
With patience, mercy, and forgiveness.
What happens if someone dies without fixing wrongs?
They will answer for it in the Hereafter.
If someone forgives you, how should you respond?
Thank them and avoid repeating the mistake.
Does forgiving mean forgetting everything?
No, it means letting go of hatred
Why is forgiveness important in Islam?
Because harming people affects our accountability in the Hereafter.
What did the Prophet ﷺ say about holding grudges?
It damages the heart and relationships.
What day will people settle rights with good deeds?
The Day of Judgment
Why is apologizing sometimes difficult?
Pride and fear of embarrassment.
Why does forgiving help your heart?
It removes anger and stres
Can forgiveness erase sins between people automatically
No, the person must forgive you.
Why did the Prophet ﷺ encourage forgiveness before death?
Because deeds end at death but rights remain.
What happens if good deeds run out?
The other person’s sins are given to them.
What should you do if someone refuses to forgive you?
Stay respectful and keep making duʿā’.
What bad feeling grows if you don’t forgive?
Hatred or resentment.
Why can’t worship alone fix wrongs done to people?
Because people’s rights must be returned or forgiven.
What lesson do we learn from the Prophet ﷺ forgiving his enemies?
Forgiveness is strength, not weakness.
Why is delaying forgiveness dangerous?
Because death can come suddenly.
What is one way to fix a wrong besides saying sorry?
Returning something taken or correcting harm done.
Why does forgiving others help your own accountability?
Because you avoid taking others’ deeds unfairly.