Thinking about sin is not a sin in itself, but repentance and returning to Allah is crucial.
In the Holy Quran, the subject of sin and awareness of it is clearly articulated. One of the important verses regarding this is Verse 54 of Surah Al-Baqarah, which states: 'Indeed, repentance is for Allah for those who do evil in ignorance and then repent soon thereafter.' This verse emphasizes that sins are committed with knowledge, and if someone sins out of ignorance and later repents, they are included in Allah's mercy. Indeed, it is notable that thinking about sin can be part of repentance and seeking forgiveness from Allah. On the other hand, in Surah Al-Imran, Verse 135, it is stated: 'And those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves, remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins - and who can forgive sins except Allah?' This verse stresses that remembering God and seeking forgiveness after committing a sin not only lessens the consequences of that sin but may also lead to Allah's forgiveness. Therefore, merely thinking about sin is not a sin in itself, but rather returning to Allah and seeking forgiveness is of paramount importance. If a person desires to control themselves and stay away from sin, this endeavor promotes their spiritual growth. Ultimately, any thought or regret in the heart should accompany the intention of reforming oneself and drawing closer to Allah, so as not to lead to negative outcomes.
Indeed, repentance is for Allah for those who do evil in ignorance and then repent soon thereafter.
And those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves, remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins - and who can forgive sins except Allah?
Once in a small village, there lived a man named Ali. He felt unhappy about his wrongdoings. One night, he dreamt that he was standing in a divine court where all his thoughts were displayed like images in front of him. Ali was frightened, but then he remembered the story of Prophet Yunus and decided to repent. The next morning, with a firm determination, he began seeking noble ways, and gradually a sense of peace and happiness settled in his heart.