Major sins are defined as those forbidden by Allah and His Messenger in the Qur’an and the Sunnah, as well as what is narrated on the authority of early Muslims. Allah, the Most High, promises whoever avoids the major sins to expiate his minor sins. Allah, the Almighty, says, {If you avoid the major sins forbidden to you, We will absolve you of your lesser misdeeds and admit you into a place of honour.} (An-Nisaa: 31)
In this text, Allah, the Most High, also promises whoever avoids the major sins to admit him to Paradise. Allah, the Almighty, says, {Those who avoid the greater sins and indecencies, and when they are angry, even they forgive;} (Ash-Shura:37)
The Qur’an also states, {Those who avoid great sins and indecent deeds, save lesser offences, verily thy Lord is ample in forgiveness.} (An-Najm:32)
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “The five prescribed prayers, and from one Friday prayer to another






