The Penitent Ones

The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘There are four signs to the penitent person: honesty in his work for the sake of Allah, avoiding misdeeds, adhering to what is right, and eagerness for what is good.

Imam Ali (AS) said, describing the penitent ones, ‘They planted the trees of their sins before their eyes and hearts, and watered them with the water of remorse; thus they produced safety for them and left them with contentment and dignity.

Imam Zayn al-Abidin (AS) said in his intimate supplication, ‘Place us among those … who extinguish the fire of desires by shedding the water of repentance, and wash the plates of ignorance with the purity of the water of life.