Innovations Cast Hatred & Rancour Between The People
Abul-'Aaliyah (d. 90H) rahimahullaah said:
“Learn Islaam, and when you have learnt it then do not turn away from it. And upon you is the Straight Path for indeed it is Islaam, and do not stray from the (Straight) Path neither to the right nor to the left. And upon you is the Sunnah of your Prophet (ﷺ) and what they (the Sahaabah) were upon before their companion was killed (i.e. 'Uthmaan radiallaahu 'anhu). And do that which they (i.e. the Sahaabah) did, for indeed we have read the Qur'aan before their companion was killed and before they (i.e. the Khawaarij ) did what they did by fifteen years. And beware of these desires (i.e. innovations) because they cast hatred and rancour between the people.” **
Aasim al-Ahwal (d. 142H) said:
“I narrated it to al-Hasan [al-Basree], who said: ‘He spoke the truth and he advised well.’ I also narrated it to Hafsah bint Seereen (Muhammad b. Seereen’s sister), so she said: ‘O my son, did you narrate this to Muhammad?’ I said: No. She said: 'Then narrate it to him.'”
**Translator’s Side Note: In another narration which is reported by al-Laalikaa'ee...“And upon you is the Sunnah of your Prophet (ﷺ) and what his companions were upon and beware of these desires which cast hatred and rancour between the people.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Musannaf Abdur-Razzaaq (20758), Ibn Waddaah (p.39), as-Sunnah Ibn Nasr al-Marwazee (no.26), ash-Sharee’ah (no.24), al-Kaamil Fee Du'afaa ar-Rijaal Ibn 'Adee (3/163), Ibn Battah in al-Ibaanah (no.136), al-Laalikaa’ee (no.17, 214), Hilyatul-Awliyaa (2/218)
Abul-'Aaliyah (d. 90H) rahimahullaah said:
“Learn Islaam, and when you have learnt it then do not turn away from it. And upon you is the Straight Path for indeed it is Islaam, and do not stray from the (Straight) Path neither to the right nor to the left. And upon you is the Sunnah of your Prophet (ﷺ) and what they (the Sahaabah) were upon before their companion was killed (i.e. 'Uthmaan radiallaahu 'anhu). And do that which they (i.e. the Sahaabah) did, for indeed we have read the Qur'aan before their companion was killed and before they (i.e. the Khawaarij ) did what they did by fifteen years. And beware of these desires (i.e. innovations) because they cast hatred and rancour between the people.” **
Aasim al-Ahwal (d. 142H) said:
“I narrated it to al-Hasan [al-Basree], who said: ‘He spoke the truth and he advised well.’ I also narrated it to Hafsah bint Seereen (Muhammad b. Seereen’s sister), so she said: ‘O my son, did you narrate this to Muhammad?’ I said: No. She said: 'Then narrate it to him.'”
**Translator’s Side Note: In another narration which is reported by al-Laalikaa'ee...“And upon you is the Sunnah of your Prophet (ﷺ) and what his companions were upon and beware of these desires which cast hatred and rancour between the people.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Musannaf Abdur-Razzaaq (20758), Ibn Waddaah (p.39), as-Sunnah Ibn Nasr al-Marwazee (no.26), ash-Sharee’ah (no.24), al-Kaamil Fee Du'afaa ar-Rijaal Ibn 'Adee (3/163), Ibn Battah in al-Ibaanah (no.136), al-Laalikaa’ee (no.17, 214), Hilyatul-Awliyaa (2/218)
The Blameworthiness Of Following Desires
Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728H) rahimahullaah said:
“So when the following of desires misguides a person from Allaah’s path, He informed us about misguidance along with the following desires in more than one place in His Book, for instance His statement, the Most High: “And who is more astray than one who follows his own lusts, without guidance from Allaah?” [Surah Al-Qasas 28:50].
And His statement: “And surely many do lead (mankind) astray [i.e. misguide] by their own desires through lack of knowledge. [Surah Al-An’am 6:119].
And His statement: “And do not follow the vain desires of people who went astray in times gone by, and who misled many, and strayed (themselves) from the Right Path.” [Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:77].
And He said: “Have you seen him who takes his own lust (vain desires) as his ilaah (gods), and Allaah knowing (him as such), left him astray, and sealed his hearing and his heart, and put a cover on his sight.” [Surah Al-Jathiyah 45:23].
Just as He informed regarding guidance alongside the Sunnah which is to follow His Path, as in His statement: “But if they had done what they were told, it would have been better for them, and would have strengthened their (Faith); And indeed We should then have bestowed upon them a great reward from Ourselves. And indeed We should have guided them to a Straight Way.” [Surah An-Nisa 4:66-68].
And He, the Most High, said: “If you obey him, you shall be on the right guidance.” [Surah An-Nur 24:54].
And His statement: “And He guides unto Himself who turns to Him in repentance and in obedience.” [Surah Ash-Shura 42:13].
And His statement: "As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely guide them to Our Paths (i.e. Allaah’s Religion - Islaamic Monotheism).” [Surah Al-'Ankabut 29:69].
For this reason the Salaf used to call the people of innovation ‘the people of desires’ because they are indeed upon misguidance and misguidance necessitates following of desires; just as guidance necessitates following His Path and this is the second guidance as Allaah mentions in His statement: “And verily, I am indeed Forgiving to him who repents, believes and does righteous good deeds, and then remains constant in doing them [i.e. in guidance], (till his death).” [Surah Ta-Ha 20:82].
A group from the Taabi’een said: “[Guidance here means] sticking to the Sunnah and the Jamaa’ah.” And some from them said: “Whoever acts in accordance to what he knows Allaah will make him inherit a knowledge which he did not know before. And whoever sincerely worships Allaah for forty mornings [i.e. days] fountains of wisdom will burst forth for him from his heart to his tongue.”
And that is because the one who is sincere in religion for the sake of Allaah is safeguarded from the Shaytaan (the Devil) who commands with following of desire. As He, the most High, said: “Certainly, you shall have no authority over My slaves, except those who follow you of the Ghaaween (Mushrikoon and those who go astray, criminals, polytheists, and evil-doers, etc.).” [Surah Al-Hijr 15:42]. Al-Ghayy means the following of desires.
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Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728H) rahimahullaah said:
“So when the following of desires misguides a person from Allaah’s path, He informed us about misguidance along with the following desires in more than one place in His Book, for instance His statement, the Most High: “And who is more astray than one who follows his own lusts, without guidance from Allaah?” [Surah Al-Qasas 28:50].
And His statement: “And surely many do lead (mankind) astray [i.e. misguide] by their own desires through lack of knowledge. [Surah Al-An’am 6:119].
And His statement: “And do not follow the vain desires of people who went astray in times gone by, and who misled many, and strayed (themselves) from the Right Path.” [Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:77].
And He said: “Have you seen him who takes his own lust (vain desires) as his ilaah (gods), and Allaah knowing (him as such), left him astray, and sealed his hearing and his heart, and put a cover on his sight.” [Surah Al-Jathiyah 45:23].
Just as He informed regarding guidance alongside the Sunnah which is to follow His Path, as in His statement: “But if they had done what they were told, it would have been better for them, and would have strengthened their (Faith); And indeed We should then have bestowed upon them a great reward from Ourselves. And indeed We should have guided them to a Straight Way.” [Surah An-Nisa 4:66-68].
And He, the Most High, said: “If you obey him, you shall be on the right guidance.” [Surah An-Nur 24:54].
And His statement: “And He guides unto Himself who turns to Him in repentance and in obedience.” [Surah Ash-Shura 42:13].
And His statement: "As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely guide them to Our Paths (i.e. Allaah’s Religion - Islaamic Monotheism).” [Surah Al-'Ankabut 29:69].
For this reason the Salaf used to call the people of innovation ‘the people of desires’ because they are indeed upon misguidance and misguidance necessitates following of desires; just as guidance necessitates following His Path and this is the second guidance as Allaah mentions in His statement: “And verily, I am indeed Forgiving to him who repents, believes and does righteous good deeds, and then remains constant in doing them [i.e. in guidance], (till his death).” [Surah Ta-Ha 20:82].
A group from the Taabi’een said: “[Guidance here means] sticking to the Sunnah and the Jamaa’ah.” And some from them said: “Whoever acts in accordance to what he knows Allaah will make him inherit a knowledge which he did not know before. And whoever sincerely worships Allaah for forty mornings [i.e. days] fountains of wisdom will burst forth for him from his heart to his tongue.”
And that is because the one who is sincere in religion for the sake of Allaah is safeguarded from the Shaytaan (the Devil) who commands with following of desire. As He, the most High, said: “Certainly, you shall have no authority over My slaves, except those who follow you of the Ghaaween (Mushrikoon and those who go astray, criminals, polytheists, and evil-doers, etc.).” [Surah Al-Hijr 15:42]. Al-Ghayy means the following of desires.
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And He relates from him: “He [Iblees (Satan)] said: “By Your Might, then I will surely mislead them all, except for Your chosen slaves amongst them (faithful, obedient, true believers of Islamic Monotheism).” [Surah Sad 38:82-83]. So the sincere and faithful one is not mislead nor does he follow his desire, just as Allaah mentions: “Thus it was, that We might turn away from him evil and al-Fahshaa (immorality, illegal sexual intercourse etc.). Surely, he was one of Our al-Mukhlaseen (chosen, guided, sincere) slaves.” [Surah Yusuf 12:24]. So Allaah averted from him al-Ghayy (the following of desires) due to his Ikhlaas (sincerity).” [End of quote].
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: [Taken from Jaami’ al-Masaail li-Shaykhil-Islaam, Section: Indeed the Tawheed which is having Ikhlaas (sincerity) of religion purely for the sake of Allaah is the foundation of all good, from the beneficial knowledge and righteous actions, page 145-146].
And He relates from him: “He [Iblees (Satan)] said: “By Your Might, then I will surely mislead them all, except for Your chosen slaves amongst them (faithful, obedient, true believers of Islamic Monotheism).” [Surah Sad 38:82-83]. So the sincere and faithful one is not mislead nor does he follow his desire, just as Allaah mentions: “Thus it was, that We might turn away from him evil and al-Fahshaa (immorality, illegal sexual intercourse etc.). Surely, he was one of Our al-Mukhlaseen (chosen, guided, sincere) slaves.” [Surah Yusuf 12:24]. So Allaah averted from him al-Ghayy (the following of desires) due to his Ikhlaas (sincerity).” [End of quote].
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: [Taken from Jaami’ al-Masaail li-Shaykhil-Islaam, Section: Indeed the Tawheed which is having Ikhlaas (sincerity) of religion purely for the sake of Allaah is the foundation of all good, from the beneficial knowledge and righteous actions, page 145-146].
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Aboo Muhammad al-Barbahaaree (d. 329H) rahimahullaah said:
“The similitude of the People of Innovation is like the similitude of the scorpions; they bury their heads and their bodies in the sand and they keep their tails out. So when they are able to, they sting. Similarly, the People of Innovation remain hidden amongst the people and when they are able to, then they do whatever they desire.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Tabaqaatul-Hanaabilah (2/44)
“The similitude of the People of Innovation is like the similitude of the scorpions; they bury their heads and their bodies in the sand and they keep their tails out. So when they are able to, they sting. Similarly, the People of Innovation remain hidden amongst the people and when they are able to, then they do whatever they desire.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Tabaqaatul-Hanaabilah (2/44)
Aboo Muhammad al-Barbahaaree (d. 329H) rahimahullaah said:
“The similitude of the People of Innovation is like the similitude of the scorpions; they bury their heads and their bodies in the sand and they keep their tails out. So when they are able to, they sting. Similarly, the People of Innovation remain hidden amongst the people and when they are able to, then they do whatever they desire.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Tabaqaatul-Hanaabilah (2/44)
“The similitude of the People of Innovation is like the similitude of the scorpions; they bury their heads and their bodies in the sand and they keep their tails out. So when they are able to, they sting. Similarly, the People of Innovation remain hidden amongst the people and when they are able to, then they do whatever they desire.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Tabaqaatul-Hanaabilah (2/44)
Al-Hasan al-Basree (d. 110H) rahimahullaah said:
“Do not sit with a person of desires, for he will cast in your heart something, if you were to follow it, will destroy you; or if you were to oppose it then it will disease (sicken) your heart.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ibn Waddaah (p.57)
“Do not sit with a person of desires, for he will cast in your heart something, if you were to follow it, will destroy you; or if you were to oppose it then it will disease (sicken) your heart.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ibn Waddaah (p.57)
Al-Hasan al-Basree (d. 110H) rahimahullaah said:
“Do not sit with a person of desires, for he will cast in your heart something, if you were to follow it, it will destroy you; or if you were to oppose it then it will disease (sicken) your heart.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ibn Waddaah (p.57)
“Do not sit with a person of desires, for he will cast in your heart something, if you were to follow it, it will destroy you; or if you were to oppose it then it will disease (sicken) your heart.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ibn Waddaah (p.57)
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Aboo Muhammad al-Barbahaaree (d. 329H) rahimahullaah said:
“If something from innovation becomes apparent to you from a man then beware of him. For indeed what is hidden from you is greater than that which is apparent.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Sharhus-Sunnah of al-Barbahaaree (no.148)
“If something from innovation becomes apparent to you from a man then beware of him. For indeed what is hidden from you is greater than that which is apparent.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Sharhus-Sunnah of al-Barbahaaree (no.148)
Aboo Muhammad al-Barbahaaree (d. 329H) rahimahullaah said:
“If something from innovation becomes apparent to you from a man then beware of him. For indeed what is hidden from you is greater than that which is apparent.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Sharhus-Sunnah of al-Barbahaaree (no.148)
“If something from innovation becomes apparent to you from a man then beware of him. For indeed what is hidden from you is greater than that which is apparent.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Sharhus-Sunnah of al-Barbahaaree (no.148)
Al-Fudayl b. 'Iyaad (d. 187H) rahimahullaah said:
“Whosoever sits with a person of innovation then beware of him. And whosoever sits with the innovator has not been given any wisdom. And I love that there is an Iron fortress between me and a person of innovation. That I eat with a Jew or a Christian is more beloved to me than eating with a person of innovation.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Hilyatul-Awliyaa of Aboo Nu'aym (8/103), al-Laalikaa’ee (no.1149).
“Whosoever sits with a person of innovation then beware of him. And whosoever sits with the innovator has not been given any wisdom. And I love that there is an Iron fortress between me and a person of innovation. That I eat with a Jew or a Christian is more beloved to me than eating with a person of innovation.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Hilyatul-Awliyaa of Aboo Nu'aym (8/103), al-Laalikaa’ee (no.1149).
Al-Fudayl b. 'Iyaad (d. 187H) rahimahullaah said:
“Whosoever sits with a person of innovation then beware of him. And whosoever sits with the innovator has not been given any wisdom. And I love that there is an Iron fortress between me and a person of innovation. That I eat with a Jew or a Christian is more beloved to me than eating with a person of innovation.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Hilyatul-Awliyaa of Aboo Nu'aym (8/103), al-Laalikaa’ee (no.1149).
“Whosoever sits with a person of innovation then beware of him. And whosoever sits with the innovator has not been given any wisdom. And I love that there is an Iron fortress between me and a person of innovation. That I eat with a Jew or a Christian is more beloved to me than eating with a person of innovation.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Hilyatul-Awliyaa of Aboo Nu'aym (8/103), al-Laalikaa’ee (no.1149).
Ibn Rajab (d. 795H) rahimahullaah said:
“As for the People of Innovation and misguidance, and whoever resembles the scholars and is not from them; then it is permissible to clarify their ignorance and to expose their faults as a warning against following them.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Al-Farq Bayn al-Naseehah wat-Ta'yeer (no.36)
“As for the People of Innovation and misguidance, and whoever resembles the scholars and is not from them; then it is permissible to clarify their ignorance and to expose their faults as a warning against following them.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Al-Farq Bayn al-Naseehah wat-Ta'yeer (no.36)
Ibn Rajab (d. 795H) rahimahullaah said:
“As for the People of Innovation and misguidance, and whoever resembles the scholars and is not from them; then it is permissible to clarify their ignorance and to expose their faults as a warning against following them.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Al-Farq Bayn al-Naseehah wat-Ta'yeer (no.36)
“As for the People of Innovation and misguidance, and whoever resembles the scholars and is not from them; then it is permissible to clarify their ignorance and to expose their faults as a warning against following them.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Al-Farq Bayn al-Naseehah wat-Ta'yeer (no.36)
The Two Books Of Imaam Ad-Darimee That Ibn Taymiyyah Strongly Advised With
The Imaam Ibn al-Qayyim (d. 751H) rahimahullaah said:
His two books [i.e. of Ad-Daarimee, an-Naqdh 'alaa Bishr Mareesee (The Obliterating Critique Of Bishr al-Mareesee) and ar-Radd 'Alaa al-Jahmiyyah (The Refutation Of the Jahmites)] are from the most splendid books authored regarding the Sunnah (Creed) and from the most beneficial of them. Additionally, it is necessary for every student of the Sunnah who desires to stop at (i.e. understand and follow) the stance of what the Sahaabah and the Taabi'oon and the Imaams were upon, ought to read his two books.
Furthermore, Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah rahimahullah used to recommend and advise with these two books with the strongest of recommendations and regarded them in great esteem. In them both is affirmation of at-Tawheed and the Names and Attributes [of Allaah] through al-'Aql (sound reason) and an-Naql (text from the Book & Sunnah) that which is not found in other than these two [books]."
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ijtimaa al-Juyoosh al-Islaamiyyah (p.231)
The Imaam Ibn al-Qayyim (d. 751H) rahimahullaah said:
His two books [i.e. of Ad-Daarimee, an-Naqdh 'alaa Bishr Mareesee (The Obliterating Critique Of Bishr al-Mareesee) and ar-Radd 'Alaa al-Jahmiyyah (The Refutation Of the Jahmites)] are from the most splendid books authored regarding the Sunnah (Creed) and from the most beneficial of them. Additionally, it is necessary for every student of the Sunnah who desires to stop at (i.e. understand and follow) the stance of what the Sahaabah and the Taabi'oon and the Imaams were upon, ought to read his two books.
Furthermore, Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah rahimahullah used to recommend and advise with these two books with the strongest of recommendations and regarded them in great esteem. In them both is affirmation of at-Tawheed and the Names and Attributes [of Allaah] through al-'Aql (sound reason) and an-Naql (text from the Book & Sunnah) that which is not found in other than these two [books]."
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ijtimaa al-Juyoosh al-Islaamiyyah (p.231)
Evil Consequences For The Rejection Of The Truth
Ibn al-Qayyim (d. 751H) rahimahullaah mentions:
Beware, beware of two matters that have evil consequences.
The first of them: Rejection of the truth because it opposes your whims and desires. So you will be punished with the turning of your heart away (from guidance) and with you rejecting whatever comes to you from the truth. And you will not accept the truth unless it is evidently in accordance to your desires. Allaah, the Most High, mentions: “And We shall turn their hearts and their eyes away (from guidance), just as they refused to believe in it (i.e. the revelation) the first time.” [Surah al-An'aam: 110].
So Allaah punished them - because of their rejection of the truth the first time - by turning their hearts and their eyes away (from guidance).
The Second (Affair): At-Tahaawan (wilfully neglecting and disregarding) a command (in the religion) when its time has arrived. So if you wilfully disregard it (i.e. a command) then Allaah will impede you and prevent you from those things which Please Him and His Commands; as (a form of) punishment for you. Allaah, the Most High, mentions: “If Allaah brings you back to a party of them (the hypocrites), and they ask your permission to go out (to fight), say: 'Never shall you go out with me, nor fight an enemy with me; you agreed to sit inactive on the first occasion, then you sit (now) with those who lag behind.'” [Surah at-Tawbah: 83].
So whoever is safe from these two great calamities and tribulations, then he will live comfortably with safety.
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Badaai’ al-Fawaa’id by Ibn al-Qayyim, (3/1128-1129), Daar 'Aalam al-Fawaa’id edition.
Ibn al-Qayyim (d. 751H) rahimahullaah mentions:
Beware, beware of two matters that have evil consequences.
The first of them: Rejection of the truth because it opposes your whims and desires. So you will be punished with the turning of your heart away (from guidance) and with you rejecting whatever comes to you from the truth. And you will not accept the truth unless it is evidently in accordance to your desires. Allaah, the Most High, mentions: “And We shall turn their hearts and their eyes away (from guidance), just as they refused to believe in it (i.e. the revelation) the first time.” [Surah al-An'aam: 110].
So Allaah punished them - because of their rejection of the truth the first time - by turning their hearts and their eyes away (from guidance).
The Second (Affair): At-Tahaawan (wilfully neglecting and disregarding) a command (in the religion) when its time has arrived. So if you wilfully disregard it (i.e. a command) then Allaah will impede you and prevent you from those things which Please Him and His Commands; as (a form of) punishment for you. Allaah, the Most High, mentions: “If Allaah brings you back to a party of them (the hypocrites), and they ask your permission to go out (to fight), say: 'Never shall you go out with me, nor fight an enemy with me; you agreed to sit inactive on the first occasion, then you sit (now) with those who lag behind.'” [Surah at-Tawbah: 83].
So whoever is safe from these two great calamities and tribulations, then he will live comfortably with safety.
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Badaai’ al-Fawaa’id by Ibn al-Qayyim, (3/1128-1129), Daar 'Aalam al-Fawaa’id edition.
A Servant Is Always Between Thanking Allaah For His Blessings & Al-Istighfaar From Sins
Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah rahimahullaah said:
So the servant is always between a blessing from Allaah for which he needs to be thankful (Shukr) and a sin from which he needs to seek forgiveness (al-Istighfaar). And both of these are by necessity among the affairs that are always with the servant. For indeed he does not cease to remain fluctuating between the Blessings of Allaah and His Favours, and he does not cease to be in need of at-Tawbah (repentance) and al-Istighfaar (seeking forgiveness from Allaah for sins). And for this reason the chief of the son’s of Aadam, the Imaam of the Muttaqoon (the pious), Muhammad (ﷺ) would seek forgiveness in all circumstances. The Messenger of Allaah (ﷺ) said in a Saheeh Hadeeth, reported by [Muslim (no.2702)]:
"O people, turn in repentance to Allaah, for indeed I turn to Him in repentance a hundred times during the day."
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Majmoo' al-Fataawa of Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah, (10/88)
Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah rahimahullaah said:
So the servant is always between a blessing from Allaah for which he needs to be thankful (Shukr) and a sin from which he needs to seek forgiveness (al-Istighfaar). And both of these are by necessity among the affairs that are always with the servant. For indeed he does not cease to remain fluctuating between the Blessings of Allaah and His Favours, and he does not cease to be in need of at-Tawbah (repentance) and al-Istighfaar (seeking forgiveness from Allaah for sins). And for this reason the chief of the son’s of Aadam, the Imaam of the Muttaqoon (the pious), Muhammad (ﷺ) would seek forgiveness in all circumstances. The Messenger of Allaah (ﷺ) said in a Saheeh Hadeeth, reported by [Muslim (no.2702)]:
"O people, turn in repentance to Allaah, for indeed I turn to Him in repentance a hundred times during the day."
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Majmoo' al-Fataawa of Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah, (10/88)