{"_id":"668da0660b76658b4c23362d","title":"Who are some examples from the Sahaba that struggled with addicitions or repeated sins?","question":"Can you please give examples of some companions or righteous people that struggled with a particular sin and overcame it with Allah's help. I'm surrounded by righteous company who don't seem to be persistent in sin or have any addictions Alhamdulillah and I greatly benefit from their company. But I also feel disheartened and alone in my struggle as I don't have anyone to relate to nor can I speak openly about my sins. Please direct me to some examples so I know that I'm not alone and I can benefit from these examples.","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"You're not alone in your struggles; everyone faces challenges. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that all humans are prone to making mistakes and that the best among them are those who repent. Allah ﷺ tells us that He loves those who frequently repent. Someone who often repents must also be someone who often sins, yet Allah loves them for their constant return to Him seeking forgiveness.\\n\\nThere's a notable story about a companion who struggled with alcohol addiction. He frequently appeared before the Prophet ﷺ, visibly intoxicated, to face the consequences for public drunkenness. On one occasion, a companion expressed frustration, remarking, \\\"O Allah, curse him! How often he is called for this!\\\" The Prophet ﷺ responded firmly, saying, \"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"\\\"Do not curse him. I swear by Allah, if you only knew the depth of his love for Allah and His Messenger.\\\" \"},{\"insert\":\"[\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://sunnah.com/bukhari:6780\"},\"insert\":\"Bukhārī\"},{\"insert\":\"]\\n\\nInstead of dwelling solely on your sins, consider your continuous regret and repentance. Sins are erased by repentance and good deeds, so have hope in Allah's mercy. Remember, every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. Remain steadfast in seeking forgiveness from Allah and in earnestly asking Him for lasting relief from your sins. \\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"\\\"When my heart was hardened and my courses constrained, \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"I made my hope a stairway to Your forgiveness. \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"My sins burdened me heavily,\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"but when I measured it by Your forgiveness Lord… \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"Your forgiveness was far greater.\\\"\"},{\"insert\":\"  \\n- Imām Shāfi‘ī\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff70b76658b4c232a7b","tag":"Worship: Sins","count":100},{"_id":"668d9ff20b76658b4c2329f4","tag":"Worship: Repentance","count":63},{"_id":"668da0390b76658b4c233170","tag":"Seerah: The Sahabah","count":17}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:41:10.332Z"}