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Many people wonder at the phrase. The phrase can have two meanings: "[to] bless [one's] sins" or "blessings". Here's the history behind it: In grade nine I read a poem,

Innocence?

In a sense.

In no sense!

Was that it?

Was that it?

Was that it?

That was it.

( Howard Nemerov - A Life ) [1]

After reading this I wanted to create my own creative phrase (if you want to call it that), et voila!

Since then I have realized its special significance. It has two meanings.

1. "Bless" is a verb. To "bless" the "sins", seems really contradictory. Yet those who "bless" us, (i.e. priests, mursheeds, etc.) themselves are the biggest committers of "sins". I believe in the individual pursuit of faith, as well as the personal responsibility each on of us bears him/herself (no one can " save" you, save yourself).

2. The greatest blessing in the world is to have your sins blessed (i.e. forgiven), so as to prepare for your afterlife. Thus blessings are a good thing.

Notes

  1. ^ I had forgotten about the author and title, but they were identified by RolandR on 22:29, 25 February 2007 (UTC)