" A sincere repentance entails a person repenting externally and internally, expressing remorse, and having no intention of repeating that sin. The similitude of a person who repents outwardly only is like that of a dunghill over which a sheet of silk is spread. People look at it and admire it. But once the sheet is removed, [and they see what is beneath it], they turn away in disgust. In like manner, people look at those who portray outward obedience. When the veil is uncovered on the day of resurrection, the day when secrets are exposed, the angels will turn away in disgust from them. It is for this reason that the Messenger of Allâh said: “Allâh does not look at your outward appearances, rather He looks at your hearts. "
― Abu Hamid al-Ghazali , مكاشفة القلوب إلى حضرة علام الغيوب
![Abu Hamid al-Ghazali quote : A sincere repentance entails a person repenting externally and internally, expressing remorse, and having no intention of repeating that sin. The similitude of a person who repents outwardly only is like that of a dunghill over which a sheet of silk is spread. People look at it and admire it. But once the sheet is removed, [and they see what is beneath it], they turn away in disgust. In like manner, people look at those who portray outward obedience. When the veil is uncovered on the day of resurrection, the day when secrets are exposed, the angels will turn away in disgust from them. It is for this reason that the Messenger of Allâh said: “Allâh does not look at your outward appearances, rather He looks at your hearts.](/image/1936532.jpg)