The forgiveness of sins in Islam ( What are the acts of devotion that will make me forgive my sins?) - Collection of Prophetic Hadiths, by Imam al-Adra'î

“O My servants who have committed excesses to your own detriment, do not despair of the mercy of Allah . For Allah forgives all sins. Yes, He is the Forgiver , the Most Merciful”. ( Quran 39/53)
“Fear Allah wherever you are! Follow the bad action with a good action, this one will erase it. Deal with people with high morals .

Sins and religious shortcomings should in no way drive the believer to despair or discourage him in the way of good action, quite the contrary. This hadith teaches us the right reaction after a sin: ask God for forgiveness and redouble your efforts to do good deeds.

Ablution, prayer, fasting, sadaka , haj , good character, helping others, having a good opinion of God, among others , are all acts of devotion that elicit forgiveness. of God.

In another authentic hadith, the Prophet said: "If you do not commit sins, God will make you disappear and replace you" .