“On the Day of Judgement Allah will give the shade of the Arsh (Throne), to seven, when there will be no shade but the shade of the Arsh….(the last type of person is) a person who praises (remembers) Allah in seclusion and his eyes are then flooded with tears.” [Sahih al-Bukhari]

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “The one who repents from a sin is like one who has no sin.” [Ibn Majah]

Al-Hassan al-Basri was once asked, “Shouldn’t we be shy in front of Allah to ask Him to forgive a sin and then we do it again, then we again ask Him to forgive the sin and we do it again?” Al-Hassan answered, ”Satan wishes that he could gain that victory over you. Do not get bored with asking forgiveness.” [Jami al-uloom wal Hikam]