The Meaning of Cursing in Consuming Riba
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, what is meant by the cursing mentioned regarding consuming riba (usury or interest)? Is it being cast out from the mercy of Allah on the Day of Resurrection?
Answer:
Cursing is being cast out and kept away from the mercy of Allah; that is its meaning. This indicates that it is one of the major sins. This is the chapter of warnings among the scholars of knowledge. This is a severe warning that indicates the person has committed a major sin. Everyone whom the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed has committed a major sin. Allah cursed the one who takes more riba, Allah cursed the one who drinks khamr (intoxicants), Allah cursed the thief who steals an egg, and Allah cursed the one who curses his parents. All of these are major sins.Musnad Ahmad 1307Lts isnad is Sahih, Muslim (1978) or one who has a new matter. Everyone whom the Messenger cursed has committed a major sin.
We ask Allah for well-being. Everyone whom Allah cursed, or whom Allah and His Messenger cursed, has committed a major sin.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, what is meant by the cursing mentioned regarding consuming riba (usury or interest)? Is it being cast out from the mercy of Allah on the Day of Resurrection?
Answer:
Cursing is being cast out and kept away from the mercy of Allah; that is its meaning. This indicates that it is one of the major sins. This is the chapter of warnings among the scholars of knowledge. This is a severe warning that indicates the person has committed a major sin. Everyone whom the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed has committed a major sin. Allah cursed the one who takes more riba, Allah cursed the one who drinks khamr (intoxicants), Allah cursed the thief who steals an egg, and Allah cursed the one who curses his parents. All of these are major sins.
May Allah curse the one who offers a sacrifice to anyone other than Allah; may Allah curse the one who
لعن الله من ذبح لغير الله، لعن الله من غير منار الأرض، لعن الله منWe ask Allah for well-being. Everyone whom Allah cursed, or whom Allah and His Messenger cursed, has committed a major sin.
Source
شرح الدروس المهمة لعامة الأمة لابن باز [ مجموعة من المشايخ ]، فتاوى الشيخ عبد العزيز الراجحي — islamhouse.com (13:37)
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