What is the definition of open sinfulness; and when is one called an open sinner?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: What is the definition of open sinfulness that acts as a barrier to custody? And does it vary according to different times?
Answer:
The open sinfulness that involves committing a major sin other than shirk (associating partners with Allah) is called open sinfulness. The Muslim who commits a major sin from the major sins, other than shirk, is called an open sinner, such as zina (unlawful sexual intercourse), drinking khamr (intoxicants), theft, and the like.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: What is the definition of open sinfulness that acts as a barrier to custody? And does it vary according to different times?
Answer:
The open sinfulness that involves committing a major sin other than shirk (associating partners with Allah) is called open sinfulness. The Muslim who commits a major sin from the major sins, other than shirk, is called an open sinner, such as zina (unlawful sexual intercourse), drinking khamr (intoxicants), theft, and the like.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2481 -3022] ما ضابط الفسق؛ ومتى يسمى فاسقا؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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