Isbal and whether it is among the major sins
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is isbal among the major sins?
The Shaykh:
Yes, indeed, it is among the major sins because Allah has issued a warning against it. He issued a warning against it: whatever is below the ankles is in the Fire. This is a warning, and one of the criteria for a major sin is that a warning is issued against it.
The questioner:
He says: If a person lets his garment hang below the ankles and his intention is not arrogance, is his action a major sin?
The Shaykh:
It is forbidden, yes, and it is a major sin, but if his intention is arrogance, it is more severe. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is isbal among the major sins?
The Shaykh:
Yes, indeed, it is among the major sins because Allah has issued a warning against it. He issued a warning against it: whatever is below the ankles is in the Fire. This is a warning, and one of the criteria for a major sin is that a warning is issued against it.
The questioner:
He says: If a person lets his garment hang below the ankles and his intention is not arrogance, is his action a major sin?
The Shaykh:
It is forbidden, yes, and it is a major sin, but if his intention is arrogance, it is more severe. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب رفع الصوت بالأذان — islamhouse.com (1:08:29)
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