It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), narrating from his Lord, said: "Allah Almighty said: O son of Adam! As long as you call upon Me and have hope in Me, I will forgive you for what you have done before. O son of Adam! If you come to Me with sins as much as the earth, I will meet you with forgiveness as great as the earth, provided you do not associate anything with Me. O son of Adam! If your sins reach up to the height of the sky and then you seek forgiveness from Me, I will forgive you, and I will not mind."