From the lives of our pious predecessorsTHE great ascetic Shaqiq Al-Balakhi was once asked, “What is the mark of (true) repentance?” He replied, “Continued crying over past sins, deep fear of falling into them again, staying away from bad company, and keeping the company of good people.” – Abu Bakr Al-Daynuri, Al-Mujalasah wa Jawahir Al
