Factors that Bring About Sinlessness

The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘Verily Allah, Exalted be His remembrance, protects [from sin] whoever obeys Him, and whoever disobeys Him does not benefit from His protection.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Drawing lessons [from past experiences] gives rise to sinlessness.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Verily Godwariness is a protection [against sin] for you in your life, and a great profit for you after your death.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Sinlessness is fastened with Godwariness.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Wisdom is sinlessness, and sinlessness is a bounty.

Imam Ali (AS) said in his intimate supplication, ‘My God, I have no way to guard myself from sin except through Your protection, and no way to attain good deeds except by Your will. So how can I ever benefit from that which You have preceded with Your will! And how can I ever guard myself from sins as long as Your protection does not cover me therein!

Imam al-Baqir (AS) said, ‘When Allah, most High, knows the good intention of a person, He encompasses him with His protection from all sides.