Explanation of the Hadith: Indeed, the lawful is clear, and the forbidden is clear
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Question:
The questioner says: Regarding the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), "Indeed, the lawful is clear, and the forbidden is clear," do you explain to us the meaning of the lawful and the forbidden being clear?
Answer:
The hadith is clear: the lawful is clear and the forbidden is clear by their evidence, just as Allah and His Messenger made the lawful and the forbidden clear, such as zina (unlawful sexual intercourse), theft, drinking khamr (intoxicants), transgressing against people, and the like. These are clear crimes and clear sins, as well as consuming the forbidden, consuming riba (usury or interest), and consuming the wealth of orphans. Turning back on the day of battle and falsely accusing chaste, unaware, believing women are great major sins; indeed, they are the greatest of major sins. And there are minor sins that Allah the Exalted may forgive if the major sins are avoided. Allah the Exalted said:[An-Nisa 4:31] meaning the minor sins. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The questioner says: Regarding the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), "Indeed, the lawful is clear, and the forbidden is clear," do you explain to us the meaning of the lawful and the forbidden being clear?
Answer:
The hadith is clear: the lawful is clear and the forbidden is clear by their evidence, just as Allah and His Messenger made the lawful and the forbidden clear, such as zina (unlawful sexual intercourse), theft, drinking khamr (intoxicants), transgressing against people, and the like. These are clear crimes and clear sins, as well as consuming the forbidden, consuming riba (usury or interest), and consuming the wealth of orphans. Turning back on the day of battle and falsely accusing chaste, unaware, believing women are great major sins; indeed, they are the greatest of major sins. And there are minor sins that Allah the Exalted may forgive if the major sins are avoided. Allah the Exalted said:
If you avoid the major sins which you are forbidden, We will remove from you your lesser sins
إِن تَجْتَنِبُوا كَبَائِرَ مَا تُنْهَوْنَ عَنْهُ نُكَفِّرْ عَنكُمْ سَيِّئَاتِكُمْThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7585 — youtube.com (6:12)
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