Category Major Sins

This category focuses on the major sins (alkabair) in Islam.

Apostasy & Drinking Alcohol

The noble Qur'an teaches us that there is no compulsion in religion. Does the punishment for apostasy conflict with this Qur'anic principle? What about drinking alcohol? Is it prohibited, and why? Watch this video and listen to Dr. Bilal Philips' answers…

What Islam Says About Adultery

Adultery is against sound natural disposition, regardless of religion. This crime is looked upon in any society guided by morals and virtues. Islam regards adultery one of the major sins and sources of evil—punishable with death. Prohibiting such a crime is intended to safeguard society against moral decay and other ills.

Major Sins in Islam

In this 8-episode series, Sheikh Abdurraheem Green talks about the major sins which have been forbidden by Allah in the Qur’an and by His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) in the Sunnah and which have been made clear by the actions of the first righteous generation of Muslims, the Companions of the Prophet.

Murder: A Major Sin in Islam

Murder is indeed a heinous crime that is naturally rejected by all humans. Almighty Allah threatens the murderer with a painful punishment in the hereafter, unless he or she sincerely repents. In this video, Sheikh `Abdur-Rahim Green speaks about this major sin and the system of retribution in Islam.

Apostasy & Drinking Alcohol

The noble Qur’an teaches us that there is no compulsion in religion. Does the punishment for apostasy conflict with this Qur’anic principle? What about drinking alcohol? Is it prohibited, and why? Watch this video and listen to Dr. Bilal Philips’ answers…