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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the meaning of "There is no major sin with seeking forgiveness..."?

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Question:
What is the meaning of Ibn Abbas's statement: "There is no major sin with seeking forgiveness, and no minor sin with persistence"?

Answer:
On its apparent meaning, "There is no major sin with seeking forgiveness" means with repentance, and "no minor sin with persistence" means that if one persists and does not repent, it becomes a major sin. We ask Allah for well-being.
Source binbaz.org.sa

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