Remember that you have the ability to make choices and each choice you make will either please or displease Allah and therefore has consequences, whether positive or negative. Sins create a veil over the heart, which can separate you from Allah. However, by asking for forgiveness, you can undo this separation. Even if your mistake seems minor to you, acknowledge it and ask Allah to forgive you. This will allow you to learn from it and use it to improve yourself.

Sincerity means truly regretting what you have done wrong, feeling sorrow for the displeasure that you have brought Allah and fearing His punishment. Praying for forgiveness multiple times every day is part of the routine of worship of all Muslims. This will help to ensure that you’re always reflecting on your actions and seeking to improve yourself.

For example, if you lied about something to your brother, reflect on why this was wrong and commit to never doing it again. If the sin involved immoral behavior, then take clear steps to avoid repeating it, such as avoiding triggers and fasting.

If the sin violated the rights of any other person, like right of money or property, then it is necessary to restore their rights. For example, if you stole something from someone, give it back to them. If the sin consisted of slandering someone, then seek his forgiveness with all your heart. Apologize to them for what you said and ask them to forgive you.

“Indeed Allah loves those who repent and purify themselves. “ [Surah Al Baqarah, 2:222] “Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words, and He accepted his repentance. Indeed, it is He who is the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful. " [2:37][1] X Research source He said, “I will ask forgiveness for you from my Lord. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful. " [12:98][2] X Research source

Salaat is the key to developing a close connection with Allah and must be prioritized within the daily schedule of every Muslim.

Allah says in the Quran, “And perform Salaat, at the two ends of the day and in some hours of the night [i. e. the five compulsory Salaat]. ” (Hud 11:114).

The Prophet (S. A. W. S) said: “Allah, the Exalted, will continue to stretch out His Hand in the night so that the sinners of the day may repent, and continue to stretch His Hand in the daytime so that the sinners of the night may repent, until the sun rises from the west (the start of Day of Judgment)”. [Sahih Muslim]. [3] X Research source

“And Allah has the most excellent and perfect names, so worship and invoke Him by them” (Al-A’raaf, 7:180)

“They said, “Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers. "” [7:23][5] X Research source Recite Astaghfirullah constantly. Say it 3 times after every salat and minimum of 100 times a day. It means, “I seek forgiveness from Allah”. Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Whoever says, ‘Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi,’ 100 times a day, will be forgiven all his sins even if they were as much as the foam of the sea. [Sahih al-Bukhari 6405][6] X Research source

Prophet (S. A. W. S) said: “The five daily prayers and one Jumu’ah to the next, and one Ramadan to the next Ramadan, is expiation for what lies between them as long as one refrains from the major sins. ” [Sahih Muslim]

For example, you could help your neighbor carry in a heavy piece of furniture, give a ride to a coworker whose car is in the shop, or buy a meal for a homeless person. Reading Qur’an, making dua and dhikr will all bring great rewards and help you develop the focus on the afterlife that will keep you away from sin.

This might be something you’d do if you’ve committed a major sin and are seeking total spiritual purification.

Saying “Ameen. " The Prophet (S. A. W. S) said, “When the Imaam says ‘Ameen’, say ‘Ameen’, because he who coincides with the angels when saying Ameen will get all his previous sins forgiven. ” (Al-Bukhaari & Muslim). Being around people, or in a gathering of people mindful of Allah. It is very important to be away from bad company or any person who distracts you from the holy path of Islam. Following the Islamic dress code will help you remember Allah and remind you of the need to stay within the limits set out in the Shariah.