[14].Surah Ibrahim {A.S} [Abraham (PBUH)]: Ayat 10

Ayat 10. Their Messengers said: "What! Can there be a doubt about Allah, the Creator of the heavens and the earth? He calls you (to Monotheism and to be obedient to Allah) that He may forgive you of your sins and give you respite for a term appointed." They said: "You are no more than human beings like us! You wish to turn us away from what our fathers used to worship. Then bring us a clear authority i.e. a clear proof of what you say)."

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard Messenger of Allah  [SAWW](PBUH) saying: "By Allah, I seek Allah's forgiveness and repent to Him more than seventy times a day.''

[Al-Bukhari Book 08, Chapter 75, Hadith # 319]. 

Lesson : as mentioned above in Surah Ibrahim {A.S} Ayat 10. "He may forgive you of your sins and give you respite for a term appointed." 1. It is an inducement for seeking pardon and forgiveness. The Prophet  [SAWW](PBUH), whose past and future sins were forgiven, asked Allah's forgiveness - then how about us, who commit sins on regular basis, not to seek pardon and forgiveness from Allah? 2. Sincere and ceaseless prayer for pardon is essential so that sins committed by us unintentionally are also forgiven. The above Hadith lays great emphasis on seeking pardon.