How Should A Muslim Respond To Committing Sin?
Yes, that makes sense. But when I mean approach, I’m asking – if someone commits a sin, should they rectify themselves and ask forgiveness when possible and then consider themselves completely forgiven? Simultaneously, they would treat the sin as though it never occurred. Or should one’s approach involve them reminding themselves that they did commit a particular sin, even after they have asked for forgiveness. And if the latter option is more acceptable because it shows ‘ownership’ and ‘dislike for the sin’, for example, how does one prevent themselves from not being too hard on themselves. I get that Allah SWT is not so strict, but there are natural expectations and frustrations that arise from within, which are not necessarily deviations requiring medical or psychiatric help. It’s human nature and can form as guidance for self-improvement. But the platform for error is what can make a person especially vulnerable to being under stress, since one might feel their relationship with Allah SWT or standing in the afterlife might be affected. JazakAllah