A sin is an action that is in contradiction with the will and pleasure of Allah. Sins darken a human’s soul, preventing them from attaining perfection and gaining closeness to Allah. Allah has commanded us to perform certain actions and forbidden us from performing...
Brief Answer: Sins are generally of two types: (1) major sins and (2) minor sins. It is important to note any sin that involves disobeying the commands of Allah is considered a major sin. The Noble Prophet (ṣ) has said, “Don’t look at whether a sin is minor; rather,...
Brief Answer: Yes, sins are ranked according to their effects. According to Qurʾān and ḥadīth, there are several situations in which minor sins are considered as major sins. When this occurs, the minor sins will have the same consequences and punishments as major...
Yes. The sin of a person who holds a position in society is not equal to that of others. The minor sins of these individuals will be considered as major sins. This is because their sins occur in two dimensions: an individual dimension and a societal dimension. The...
