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To disobey Allah (SWA) and to oppose His Will is a grave sin in itself. Hence, many scholars are of the view that every disobedience of Allah is nothing but a major sin. The distinction between minor and major sins is made only when these are compared to each other.

In short, a sin which is technically known as minor does not mean that people should go about indulging in it neglectfully. On the contrary, if minor sin is done with nerve or heedlessness or even continuously it will become a major sin.

The definition of major sins, as indicated by the Qur’an and Hadith and as explained by our pious elders, is that sin on which a Hadd or punishment has been prescribed in the Quran or Sunnah to be enforced in this present life, or on which words of curse have appeared, or on which stern warning of Hell has been mentioned, are all major sins. (Extracted from Maariful Qur’an p.406- p.408 v.2)

Major Sins

Worshipping others, or associating partners with Allah (shirk)
Believing in superstition, fortune-telling and astrology
Using magic or sorcery
Committing murder
Committing suicide
Bearing false witness
Committing adultery or fornication
Cheating, stealing, and lying
Charging or paying interest or usury (riba)
Consuming pork or alcohol
Consuming the wealth of an orphan
Not fasting in the Month of Ramadan
Not observing daily prayers
Not paying Zakat
Gambling
Bribery, betraying trusts and breaking contracts
Backbiting and slandering
Breaking the ties of kinship
Disobeying or not honouring one’s parents (Mazahirul Haqq p.110 v.1)

Minor Sins

Not lowering your gaze. i.e. looking at unlawful women
Cursing
Bullying
Imitating immoral people in dress, behaviour and lifestyle

Only Allah Knows Best

Written by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah

Darul Ifta Birmingham

Major and Minor Sins in Islam

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