Silsilah as-Sahihah 2259 — Allah forgives sins

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "By Him in Whose hand is my soul! If you did not commit sins, Allah would destroy you and bring forth a people who would commit sins, then seek forgiveness from Allah, and He would forgive them."