Is avoiding major sins a condition for the expiation of minor sins?
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Question:
Is it required to refrain from committing major sins (for the expiation of minor sins)?
Answer:
Yes, [Surat al-Nisa: 31] It is necessary. And in the authentic hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Mishkat al-Masabih 564 May Allah guide them all.
Is it required to refrain from committing major sins (for the expiation of minor sins)?
Answer:
Yes,
If you avoid the major sins which you are forbidden, We will remove from you your lesser sins
إِنْ تَجْتَنِبُوا كَبَائِرَ مَا تُنْهَوْنَ عَنْهُ نُكَفِّرْ عَنْكُمْ سَيِّئَاتِكُمْThe five [daily] prayers, Friday to Friday and Ramadan to Ramadan make atonement for what has happened since the previous one when major sins have been avoided.
الصلوات الخمس، والجمعة إلى الجمعة، ورمضان إلى رمضان كفارات لما بينهن إذا اجتنبت الكبائر
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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