Forgiveness of a major sin without repentance

Question

If a person commits a major sin, can it be forgiven without repentance through some deed, or not?

Answer

The Sacred Law has commanded repentance from every sin and has shown the way of doing it; as long as repentance is not made in that way, the sin is not forgiven. However, if the Master of the Dominion, out of His grace and generosity, forgives someone’s sins without repentance on account of some deed, that is His grace: He is not bound by any rule nor compelled; it is man who…

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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