A person has doubts on a daily basis, worrying if he has committed any sins, and then starts to have anxiety where his heart beats really fast as he overthinks while trying to ask forgiveness from God. Should he ignore these doubts or listen to them?

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A person has doubts on a daily basis, worrying if he has committed any sins, and then starts to have anxiety where his heart beats really fast as he overthinks while trying to ask forgiveness from God. Should he ignore these doubts or listen to them?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 years ago

Repeated doubts in worship acts like Wudu, Ghusl, Namaz etc should ignored.

It is always good to seek forgiveness even if you are not sure about the sin. The Prophet (SAWA) used to repeat Istighfaar despite the fact the he was the greatest Infallible. Istighfaar by itself has lot of benefits in our life here and hereafter.

Wassalam.