Does the denial of intercession for one who commits major shirk (associating partners with Allah) include one who commits minor shirk, such as swearing by other than Allah?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, does the denial of intercession for the polytheist in the hadith include one who commits minor shirk, such as swearing by other than Allah?

Answer:
This person is a believer; he does not leave the religion. One who has minor shirk does not leave the religion. The discussion concerns the polytheist who has left the religion; it is he for whom intercession is of no benefit. Yes.