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What does repentance really mean?

Returning to God without intermediaries.

Every human being makes mistakes. What defines us is not perfection, but our ability to return to God.

Across religions and scriptures, repentance is often presented as a deep inner transformation. This page explores what sincere repentance truly means: without fear, complexity, or intermediaries.

God knows our weakness

Humans are not angels. We forget, we fall, and we struggle. A just and merciful God would not close the door because of human weakness.

True repentance begins with recognizing one’s mistake, feeling genuine regret, and wanting to change. No payment. No sacrifice. Just honesty.

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If God hears all prayers and knows what is hidden in the heart, why would repentance require an intermediary?

Jesus (Peace be upon him) consistently called people to repent and turn back to God directly. He never taught that forgiveness requires confessing to another human being first.

A door always open

Islam teaches that repentance is always available as long as life remains. The path is direct:

It lifts a heavy burden from the soul when you realize you can speak to the Creator anywhere, at any time.

If God is truly merciful and near, why would He make returning to Him complicated?

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