What is meant by hidden sins?
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Question:
So we ask Allah for success for everyone. May Allah reward you. This person, may Allah keep you safe, asks: What are the hidden sins, and how dangerous are they for the Muslim?
Answer:
Hidden sins and apparent sins are both dangerous for the Muslim. Hidden sins are those that people do not see. If he is alone in his home or in a place where he disobeys Allah the Exalted, and if he is with people he pretends to be obedient, this person does not fear Allah the Exalted, but rather he fears people. They hide from people[An-Nisa 4:108]. It is obligatory for the Muslim to always fear Allah the Exalted, leave off sins, and watch over Allah the Exalted. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1987Hasan (Darussalam). Yes.
So we ask Allah for success for everyone. May Allah reward you. This person, may Allah keep you safe, asks: What are the hidden sins, and how dangerous are they for the Muslim?
Answer:
Hidden sins and apparent sins are both dangerous for the Muslim. Hidden sins are those that people do not see. If he is alone in his home or in a place where he disobeys Allah the Exalted, and if he is with people he pretends to be obedient, this person does not fear Allah the Exalted, but rather he fears people. They hide from people
but they cannot conceal [them] from Allah, and He is with them [in His knowledge] when they spend the night in such as He does not accept of speech
وَلَا يَسْتَخْفُونَ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَهُوَ مَعَهُمْ إِذْ يُبَيِّتُونَ مَا لَا يَرْضَىٰ مِنَ الْقَوْلِHave Taqwa of Allah wherever you are, and follow an evil deed with a good one to wipe it out
اتق الله حيثما كنت وأتبع السيئة الحسنة تمحها
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما المراد بالذنوب الخفية؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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