The Qur'an says, 'Those who have come after them say, "Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in belief.' (al-Hashr 10) Allah - glory be to Him! - praised them for asking for forgiveness for the believers before them.
[kuwa gadaashood imanaya waxay oranayaan: Rabbiyoow noo danbi dhaaf annaga iyo walaalaheennii iimaanka nooga hor maray, quluubteennana xumaan ha u gelin kuwa iimaanka laga helay, Rabbigeenoow adigaa turid badan oo naxariis badan].