Seven Sins

Seven Destructive Sins

«Avoid the seven great destructive sins.»

The Seven to Avoid

1Shirkالشرك

Associating partners with Allah in worship, lordship, or attributes.

2Sorceryالسحر

Using magic to harm or manipulate — a form of disbelief.

3Killing a soul unlawfullyالقتل

Taking a life Allah made sacred, except by right.

4Consuming ribā (usury)الربا

Earning from interest — «war from Allah and His Messenger.»

5Consuming orphan’s wealthأكل مال اليتيم

Taking what is entrusted to you for orphans.

6Fleeing the battlefieldالتولي يوم الزحف

Turning back from the ranks in jihad.

7Slandering chaste womenقذف المحصنات

False accusation of unchastity against believing women.

Seven Under Allah\u2019s Shade

1

Just ruler

A leader who governs with fairness.

2

Youth raised in worship

One whose heart is attached to the mosque from youth.

3

Two who love for Allah’s sake

Friends meeting and parting purely for Allah.

4

Pure-hearted man tempted

Refuses, saying «I fear Allah.»

5

Secret charity

So hidden the left hand knows not the right gave.

6

Private remembrance

One who remembers Allah alone and weeps.

7

Called by wealth & beauty

Says «I fear Allah» — and walks away.

Source: «Seven whom Allah will shade in His shade…» — Bukhārī & Muslim.

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