“When the believer commits sin, a black spot appears on his
heart.
If he repents and gives up that sin and seeks forgiveness, his
heart
will be polished. But if (the sin) increases, (the black spot)
increases. That is the Ran that Allah mentions in His Book: “Nay!
But
on their hearts is the Ran (covering of sins and evil deeds)
which
they used to earn.”
Sunan Ibn Majah Book 37, Hadith 145