The hardship caused to people and striking the face: Are they among the major sins?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, are causing hardship to people and striking the face among the major sins?
Answer:
No, they are among the sins. Sins and prohibitions include both major and minor ones. The scholars have mentioned the criteria for major sins: any sin for which a fixed punishment is prescribed in this world, or a warning of punishment in the Hereafter, or a threat of anger, curse, or the Fire, is a major sin. As for what is prohibited but does not meet this criterion, it is a minor sin among the minor sins.
Honorable Shaykh, are causing hardship to people and striking the face among the major sins?
Answer:
No, they are among the sins. Sins and prohibitions include both major and minor ones. The scholars have mentioned the criteria for major sins: any sin for which a fixed punishment is prescribed in this world, or a warning of punishment in the Hereafter, or a threat of anger, curse, or the Fire, is a major sin. As for what is prohibited but does not meet this criterion, it is a minor sin among the minor sins.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تابع باب الرهب من مساوئ الأخلاق — islamhouse.com (1:01:56)
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