4 Practices to Erase and Forgive Adultery Sins, One of Them is Fasting Diligently

"4 Practices to Erase and be Forgiven for the Sin of Adultery, One of Which is Regular Fasting"

Dream - Zina in Islamic perspective refers to actions beyond the boundaries set by religion due to the urge of desires, particularly sexual relationships outside of marriage. Zina is considered a major sin in Islam and has serious consequences, both in this world and the hereafter. Islam commands its followers to protect themselves from committing zina by guarding their gaze, avoiding promiscuity, adhering to religious rules regarding interactions between men and women, and fulfilling the command to marry as a legitimate means of engaging in sexual relationships.

However, what if one has already committed adultery? Islam is a religion full of love and compassion. Allah SWT is also the Most Forgiving God. There are also practices that can erase the sins of adultery as long as they are performed sincerely and based on genuine repentance.

4 Practices to Erase and Forgive Adultery Sins, One of Them is Fasting Diligently

As stated in Islam, zina (adultery) is considered a major sin that carries severe punishment in this world and the hereafter. Allah SWT prohibits the act of zina through His words in the Quran. "And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way." (Surah Al-Isra: 32) Here is a summary from various sources regarding the actions that can erase the sin of zina.

1. Increase reading the Al-Quran

The first practice that can be done to erase the sin of adultery is to read the Quran more often. The sacred verses of the Quran that are read and understood can bring peace to the heart and mind. Not only that, reading the Quran can also bring forgiveness from Allah SWT, including erasing sins due to adultery.

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "Read the Al-Quran! Because indeed, it will come on the Day of Judgment to intercede for its readers."

(Narrated by Muslim)

2. Increase Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) and Ask for Forgiveness.

The next practice to eliminate the sin of adultery is to increase istighfar, seeking forgiveness from Allah SWT. As Allah SWT states in the Quran, Surah Ali Imran, verse 135.

"...and (also) those who, when they commit an evil deed or wrong themselves, (immediately) remember Allah, then seek forgiveness for their sins, and who can forgive sins except Allah? And they do not persist in committing sins while they know."

Quran Surah Ali Imran verse 135

3. Repentance Prayer

People who have committed adultery should immediately perform repentance prayer and seek forgiveness from Him. Repentance prayer is not only done when someone commits adultery, but also other minor sins such as gossiping, showing off, and despair can become major sins if left unchecked. By performing repentance prayer, a Muslim can seek forgiveness from Allah SWT. Especially if combined with tahajjud prayer and prayer of need in the last third of the night.

4. Diligent Fasting

Fasting is a practice to erase the sin of adultery. With fasting, a person learns to control their desires and patience. Not only that, fasting is also a condition where the prayers we offer will be granted by Allah SWT, including prayers for forgiveness of sins of adultery. That is the four practices that can erase the sin of adultery. May Allah SWT forgive our sins through the above practices.

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