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[7004] 42 - (...) It was narrated that ‘Abdullāh said: “A man came to the Prophet ﷺ and said: ‘O Messenger of Allāh, I was intimate with a woman on the outskirts of Al-Madīnah, and I did something with her that was less than intercourse. Here I am, judge me as you wish.’ ‘Umar said to him: ‘Allāh had concealed you, why didn’t you conceal yourself?’ But the Prophet ﷺ did not answer. The man got up and left, then the Prophet ﷺ sent a man to call him back, and he recited this Verse to him: “And perform As-Salât, at the two ends of the day and in some hours of the night. Verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds (i.e. small sins). That is a reminder (an advice) for the mindful (those who accept advice)”.[1] A man among the people said: ‘O Prophet of Allāh, is it only for him?’ He said: ‘No, it is for all the people.’”