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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Is a Muslim considered an open sinner if he commits minor sins?

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Question:
Yes, this questioner asks: Is it permissible to call a Muslim who has committed a sin an open sinner? And is this applied absolutely?

Answer:
There is a distinction between major and minor sins. One who commits major sins is ruled to be an open sinner, whereas one who commits minor sins—few are free from minor sins.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [730 -858] هل يكون المسلم فاسقا إذا وقع في الصغائر؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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