Keep Turning Back to Allah Even If You Slip

Assalamu alaikum. Hadith Qudsi - narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him): the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) related that a servant committed a sin and said, “O my Lord, I have sinned, so forgive me.” Allah said: My servant knows that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes for them; I have forgiven my servant. Then some time passed and the person sinned again and said, “O my Lord, I have sinned, so forgive me.” Allah said: My servant knows that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes for them; I have forgiven my servant. Then he sinned a third time and said, “O my Lord, I have sinned, so forgive me.” Allah said: My servant knows that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes for them; I have forgiven my servant - let him do what he wishes. (Reported by Bukhari and Muslim) This reminds me to never stop returning to Allah, even if I fall into the same mistake again. It’s a comfort that Allah’s mercy is vast, but also a reminder to keep striving to do better. May we be sincere in our repentance and keep asking for forgiveness. Jazakum Allahu khairan.