The Criterion for Minor Sins and Whether Backbiting Is Among the Major Sins
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Question:
What is the criterion for minor sins? Is backbiting among the major sins?
Answer:
Minor sins are those to which the definition of a major sin does not apply. A major sin is one for which a fixed punishment (hadd) is prescribed in this world, such as unlawful sexual intercourse, theft, and drinking intoxicants. If no fixed punishment is prescribed for it in this world, and no warning of punishment in the Hereafter is mentioned, but it is prohibited, then it is considered a minor sin, a forbidden act, and a minor transgression. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
What is the criterion for minor sins? Is backbiting among the major sins?
Answer:
Minor sins are those to which the definition of a major sin does not apply. A major sin is one for which a fixed punishment (hadd) is prescribed in this world, such as unlawful sexual intercourse, theft, and drinking intoxicants. If no fixed punishment is prescribed for it in this world, and no warning of punishment in the Hereafter is mentioned, but it is prohibited, then it is considered a minor sin, a forbidden act, and a minor transgression. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
بلوغ المرام 14-07-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (55:25)
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