The 7 major sins in islam explained in 6 minutes

Summary

The video discusses the seven major sins in Islam that can lead a person to Hell, as highlighted in authentic Hadiths. It explains major and minor shirk (associating partners with Allah), witchcraft, unlawful killing, charging interest (reba), consuming orphans' wealth, fleeing the battlefield, and slandering chaste women. Each sin is examined with references from the Quran and Sunnah, illustrating its severity and consequences. The content emphasizes the importance of understanding these sins, avoiding them, and adhering to Islamic teachings to live righteously and earn Allah’s pleasure while steering clear of actions that could result in eternal punishment.

Takeaways

• 😇 Islam identifies seven major sins that can doom a person to Hell if committed.
• 🕌 Shirk, or associating partners with Allah, is a major sin and is divided into major and minor types.
• ⚠️ Major shirk can lead to eternal punishment and includes beliefs, words, and actions that attribute divine powers to others besides Allah.
• 🔹 Minor shirk involves actions like showing off in worship or swearing by someone other than Allah and does not remove a person from Islam.
• ✨ Witchcraft is forbidden in Islam, involves harming others through magic, and can lead to disbelief and severe punishment.
• 🔪 Unlawful killing of an innocent person is a grave sin; taking one life unjustly is considered as killing all of humanity.
• 💰 Riba (usury) is prohibited as it creates unfair advantage in financial dealings and harms society.
• 👶 Consuming or misusing an orphan's wealth is a major sin, and Islam emphasizes protecting and managing orphans' property responsibly.
• 🏹 Fleeing the battlefield without a valid strategic reason is forbidden and considered a serious sin in Islam.
• ⚖️ Slander, particularly accusing chaste women of adultery without four witnesses, is a major sin punishable by 80 lashes.
• 📜 These seven sins are highlighted as particularly destructive, though Islam recognizes other major sins as well.

Q & A

What are the seven major sins in Islam mentioned in the Hadith?

The seven major sins are: Shirk (associating partners with Allah), witchcraft, unlawful killing, riba (usury/interest), consuming orphans' wealth, fleeing the battlefield, and slandering chaste women.

What is the difference between major shirk and minor shirk?

Major shirk can lead to eternal punishment and may remove a person from Islam, while minor shirk involves acts of associating partners with Allah but does not take one out of Islam. Both are sinful and strongly condemned.

Can you provide examples of major shirk?

Examples of major shirk include believing someone other than Allah gives life and death, praying to prophets, saints, angels, or jinn, sacrificing or bowing to other than Allah, and making or enforcing laws against Allah’s rulings.

What are some examples of minor shirk?

Examples of minor shirk include showing off during worship to gain people's praise, swearing by someone other than Allah, and believing objects like amulets or the evil eye can offer protection.

Why is witchcraft considered a major sin in Islam?

Witchcraft is a major sin because it involves using magic to harm others and seeking help from beings other than Allah. Practicing witchcraft can lead to disbelief and is punishable by execution if proven in court.

What does Islam teach about unlawful killing?

Unlawful killing is strictly forbidden in Islam. Killing one innocent person is like killing all humanity, and saving one life is like saving all humanity. Intentionally killing a believer results in eternal Hell.

What is riba, and why is it prohibited?

Riba refers to charging extra money on loans or earning unfair profits. It is prohibited because it exploits people in need and creates injustice and unfairness in society.

How should the wealth of orphans be treated according to Islamic teachings?

Orphan wealth should be protected, managed carefully, and used for their benefit. Misusing or wasting it is likened to consuming fire and is a major sin.

Under what conditions is it permissible to retreat from the battlefield?

Retreat is allowed only as part of a strategy, such as regrouping, preparing for the fight, gathering weapons, or repositioning within the army. Running away without a valid reason is a major sin.

What are the consequences of slandering chaste women in Islam?

Accusing a chaste woman of adultery without four witnesses results in 80 lashes for the false accuser. It is a major sin and one of the seven that can lead a person to Hell.

Are the seven sins the only major sins in Islam?

No, these seven are highlighted because of their extreme severity and destructive impact, but Islam recognizes other major sins as well.

Why is shirk considered the gravest sin in Islam?

Shirk is considered the gravest sin because it violates the core of Islamic belief—worshiping Allah alone—and can nullify all good deeds if one dies in that state.