Major and minor sins
Question
1. In fazaail-e-amaal we read that minor sins are easily pardoned. What are the differences between major and minor sins?
2. Is there a list of major/minor sins so we can guard ourselves appropriately?
Answer
1. Ulama have explained that major sins are those sins for which there is a warning in the hadeeth or the Qur'aan.
2. You may refer to Mufti Muhammad Shafee Sahib's kitaab 'Gunah be lazzat' for a list of major and minor sins. You may view it by following this link: www.scribd.com/doc/32419961/Sins-That-Produce-Nothing-By-Sheikh-Mufti-M…
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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