The Ruling on One Who Dies Committing a Major Sin Other Than Shirk

The questioner:
This man says: A person sold to him on credit, and he informed him that he would enter the Fire, but the matter did not reach him. Who are the proponents of this view?

The Shaykh:
There is a difference of opinion on this. Some scholars say that it is forgiven, that it falls under His saying, “and He forgives what is less than that for whom He wills,” encompassing major sins other than major shirk (associating partners with Allah). Other scholars say that this falls under the general meaning of His saying, “Indeed, Allah does not forgive association with Him,” so he must be punished, but he will not remain in the Fire forever. Even if he is punished, he will not remain in the Fire forever. The discussion is only about whether he must be punished, or whether he might be granted forgiveness from the very beginning.
Yes, but everyone agrees that he will not remain in the Fire eternally, and that he will be brought out of it, just as the believers among the monotheists are. Yes.