The Meaning of His Saying: "And They Are Not Punished for a Great Matter"
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, regarding the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "And they are not punished for a great matter," I heard that its meaning is that they are not punished for a great matter in the eyes of people. Is this interpretation correct?
Answer:
Yes, some scholars said this, but the apparent meaning, and Allah knows best, is that "great" refers to its prevention and avoidance. Yes, it is not difficult for them to avoid it.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, regarding the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "And they are not punished for a great matter," I heard that its meaning is that they are not punished for a great matter in the eyes of people. Is this interpretation correct?
Answer:
Yes, some scholars said this, but the apparent meaning, and Allah knows best, is that "great" refers to its prevention and avoidance. Yes, it is not difficult for them to avoid it.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب وجوب الاستنجاء بالحجر أو الماء — islamhouse.com (55:14)
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