Forgiveness of minor shirk and the difference between it and major shirk

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Does Allah forgive minor shirk without repentance? And is there a difference between it and major shirk?

Answer:
The generality of the saying of Allah the Exalted includes minor shirk, so it is not forgiven, as indicated by the verse. However, it does not result in being punished and remaining in the Fire forever, like the one who commits major shirk. The one who commits major shirk remains in the Fire forever, whereas the one who commits minor shirk is punished but does not remain in the Fire forever. Yes.