The Meaning of Sin in the Hadith: "Sin is what nags at your heart"
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, what is meant by the sin mentioned in the hadithJami` at-Tirmidhi 2389Sahih (Darussalam)? We ask for further clarification.
Answer:
Sin is the opposite of righteousness; sin is the opposite of righteousness. It is that which incurs sin from among deeds and words—what causes a person to incur sin through his words, actions, intentions, and purposes. This is sin. Every forbidden thing is sin. It is called sin because it brings sin and punishment to its doer. Yes. And you dislike for people to see it, meaning if you are not at peace with this matter, if it nags at your heart and you are not at ease with it, then know that it is sin. Sin, if you are not comfortable with it, and it does not sit well with your conscience or your soul, then know that it is sin.
Honorable Shaykh, what is meant by the sin mentioned in the hadith
and sin is what fluctuates in your chest, and you would hate that the people discovered it about you.
الإثم ما حاك في نفسك وكرهت أن يطلع عليه الناسAnswer:
Sin is the opposite of righteousness; sin is the opposite of righteousness. It is that which incurs sin from among deeds and words—what causes a person to incur sin through his words, actions, intentions, and purposes. This is sin. Every forbidden thing is sin. It is called sin because it brings sin and punishment to its doer. Yes. And you dislike for people to see it, meaning if you are not at peace with this matter, if it nags at your heart and you are not at ease with it, then know that it is sin. Sin, if you are not comfortable with it, and it does not sit well with your conscience or your soul, then know that it is sin.
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