Exegesis of the saying of Allah the Exalted: "And He forgives what is less than that"
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Question:
The questioner is Egyptian and resides in the Eastern Province. He says: In the noble verse[An-Nisa 4:48], what is the meaning of the verse "And He forgives what is less than that"?
Answer:
What is less than shirk (associating partners with Allah). He forgives the sins that are less than shirk, from the major sins, for whom He wills. So the major sin that is less than shirk, if it is committed by a Muslim who affirms the oneness of Allah, it is under the will of Allah. If Allah wills, He forgives it for him, and if He wills, He punishes him for it, then he comes out of the Fire into Paradise. This is the meaning of His saying "And He forgives what is less than that for whom He wills." What is less than shirk means: for whom He wills to forgive, and if He wills, He punishes him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
The questioner is Egyptian and resides in the Eastern Province. He says: In the noble verse
Indeed, Allah does not forgive association with Him, but He forgives what is less than that
إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَغْفِرُ أَن يُشْرَكَ بِهِ وَيَغْفِرُ مَا دُونَ ذَٰلِكَAnswer:
What is less than shirk (associating partners with Allah). He forgives the sins that are less than shirk, from the major sins, for whom He wills. So the major sin that is less than shirk, if it is committed by a Muslim who affirms the oneness of Allah, it is under the will of Allah. If Allah wills, He forgives it for him, and if He wills, He punishes him for it, then he comes out of the Fire into Paradise. This is the meaning of His saying "And He forgives what is less than that for whom He wills." What is less than shirk means: for whom He wills to forgive, and if He wills, He punishes him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/251 — archive.org (9:08)
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