Do the ahadith that mention forgiveness of sins as a result of doing some virtuous deed only include minor sins being forgiven?
Question
Is it true that ALL the Ahadith which, encourage to indulge in a particular virtue whether it’s dhikr, salaah, fasting, sadaqah, visiting the sick, giving salaam, etc, and all your sins will be forgiven it only refers to minor, and not major?
It’s been said only sincere tawbah with the three, or four conditions will major sins be forgiven by the will of Allah of course.
Answer
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما
The ahaadith which mention that doing any action would be a means of forgiveness for sins refer to minor sins. For major sins to be forgiven, a person must sincerely repent to Allah.
والله اعلم
And Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala knows best.
Mahmood Memon
Approved by Mufti Husain Ahmad Madani