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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Greater Sins - Volume 1 Seventh Greater Sin: Qat’a ar-Rahm Breaking up relations The seventh Greater Sin is Qat’a ar-Rahm, the breaking up of relations with one’s kith and kin. This is clearly verified by Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) as well as Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a.s.), Imam ‘Ali ar-Riďa (a.s.) and Imam Muhammad al-Taqi (a.s.). The Qur’an has also decreed Hell-fire and the curse of Allah (S.w.T.) upon those who cut off ties with their relatives.

Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) says: “Beware of those who cut off relations because I have found them cursed thrice in the Qur’an.” Whoever break the covenant of Allah after its confirmation and cut asunder what Allah has ordered to be joined, and make mischief in the land, these it is that are the losers. (Surah al-Baqarah, 2:27) In the Qur’anic terminology when the word Khāsir (loser) is used it denotes the one who is to be in loss, or rather the one who is cursed.

And those who break the covenant of Allah after its confirmation and cut asunder which Allah has ordered to be joined and make mischief in the land; (as for) those, upon them shall be curse and they shall have the evil (issue) of the abode. (Surah ar-Rā’d, 13:.25) But if you held command, you were sure to make mischief in the land and cut off the ties of kinship. Those it is whom Allah has cursed, so He has made them deaf and blinded their eyes.

(Surah Muhammad, 47:22-23) The Denouncement of “Cutting Off Kinship Ties” in the Traditions Numerous traditions have reached us in this regard. A few of these reports are quoted here: The Holy Prophet (S) states: There is destruction in enmity, especially with the relatives. I do not mean the destruction of the law but rather the destruction of the religion.

(Enmity among people not only harms the hair and the body, but it also destroys one’s religion).[^1] Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) says: “Protect yourself from ‘Haliqa’ for it destroys the people.” The narrator asked “What is ‘Haliqa’”, Imam replied, “To sever relations.” The Worst Deed in the Eyes of Allah (S.w.T.) A man approached the Holy Prophet (S) and enquired, “What is the worst deed in the eyes of Allah?” The Holy Prophet (S) replied, “To attribute partners to Allah.” The man then asked, “After this which is the worst sin?” The Holy Prophet (S) said: “To sever relations”.