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The literal meaning of the Arabic word tawba is "to return" and is repeated in the Qur'an and hadith (sayings of the Islamic prophet Muhammad).In the context of Islam, it means to turn or to retreat from past sinful and evil activities, and to firmly resolve to abstain from them in future.
At-Tawbah (Arabic: ٱلتوبة, lit. 'the Repentance') is the ninth chapter of the Quran.It contains 129 verses and is one of the last Medinan surahs.This Surah is known by two names, At-Taubah and Al-Bara'at.