The great ascetic Shaqýq Al-Balakhý ý Allýh have mercy on him ý was once asked, ýWhat is the mark of [true] repentance?ý He replied, ýContinued crying over past sins, deep fear of falling into them again, staying away from bad company, and keeping the company of good people.ý
Abý Bakr Al-Daynýrý, Al-Mujýlasah wa Jawýhir Al-ýIlm article 2645