'The greatest sin of a person who goes to 'Arafat and then leaves is to think that he has not been forgiven of his sins.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Visiting Arafat and then leaving, one should not assume they are still guilty of sins.
- In plain terms
- Leaving Arafat doesn't mean you haven't been forgiven.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust that forgiveness follows sincere pilgrimage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you often doubt forgiveness after religious rites?
Another view
Some may feel lingering guilt despite the teaching.
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