Islam can be split into three aspects. The first is being patient with destiny and choices of Allah, the Exalted. The second is fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, in the form of good deeds and the final aspect is refraining from the prohibitions of Allah, the Exalted, which are defined as sins.
In this respect refraining from sins is a third of Islam therefore, it is important that muslims understand the different types of sins and their consequences as only then will they be able to refrain from committing them.
Sins have been classified as minor and major. Over time many definitions have been given regarding what exactly a major sin is. One simple classification is that any sin which Islam has commanded the Islamic government to punish is classed as a major sin. Another classification is that if any sin is mentioned with Hell fire, the anger of Allah, the Exalted, or the curse of Allah, the Exalted, then it is a major sin. For example, backbiting is a major sin as it is cursed in the Holy Quran. Chapter 104 Al Humazah, verse 1:
“Woe to every backbiter, slanderer.”
Some muslims believe there are only seven major sins which have been mentioned in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2766. But they fail to realize that even though these seven are major sins it does not mean that they are only seven. In fact, there are other Hadiths which mention other major sins such as, disobeying parents. This Hadith is found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6273. The seven major sins declared in the Hadith quoted earlier are: polytheism, magic, killing an innocent, dealing with financial interest, usurping the wealth of orphans, fleeing a battlefield and accusing an innocent woman of fornication.
It is important to note, that when one persists on minor sins they become major in the sight of Islam.
Major sins are only forgiven with sincere repentance where as minor sins can be erased by avoiding the major sins and performing righteous deeds. Chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 31:
“If you avoid the major sins which you are forbidden, We will remove from you your lesser sins…”
Sincere repentance includes regret, seeking the forgiveness of Allah, the Exalted, and anyone who has been wronged, making a firm promise not to commit the same or similar sin again and making up for any rights which have been violated in respect to Allah, the Exalted, and people.
Muslims should ensure they avoid all types of sins irrespective of size as one of the traps of the Devil is that he inspires muslims to disregard small sins. One should always remember that mountains are made up of small stones.
This blog series will discuss some major sins so that muslims can strive to avoid them at all costs.
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