“All (those sins) for which Allah (s.

“All (those sins) for which Allah (s.w.t.) has made (the punishment of) Hell mandatory.” In some, their number is seen to be ten, while in others it is 19 and in yet others the figure is much higher.[^3] This difference in their figure stems from the fact that all the greater sins are not uniform and similar - some are more serious and grave than the others, or in other words, they are Akbar al-Kabair (greatest of the greater sins) and thus, there is no conflict or contradiction amongst them.[^4] [^1]: Suratul Nisa’ (4), Verse 31; Suratul Shura (42), Verse 37, and the verses presently under consideration.

[^2]: Wasa’il ash-Shi'a, vol. 11, Chapter Abwabu Jihad al-Nafs, Chapter 46, no. 1 [^3]: For further explanation, refer the above source (Chapter 46 from Abwabu Jihad al-Nafs). Thirty seven traditions, which enumerate and specify the Greater sins, have been mentioned there. [^4]: Tafsir-e-Namuna, vol. 22, pg. 541 Previous…