Humans do not escape mistakes and commit sins. Examples of small sins or even examples of big sins are the main focus that is often noticed. In fact, humans should actually avoid small sins so that they do not become big sins before Allah SWT. What are the small sins that can turn out to be big sins? Check out the following article.
Some Examples of Small Sins that Lead to Big Sins that Humans Should Avoid
1. Spreading news that is not certain of its truth to others
Allah encourages people not to spread information that is not yet known in fact and also the truth. As humans, we must be careful in conveying information. We must have an alarm whether the information is factually correct and not just a hoax. Our attitude that easily spreads information that is not certain of its truth may be considered a common thing and considered an example of a small sin for us, but it could be that this behavior becomes a big sin before Allah SWT.
2. Hurting Others with Painful Words
“A good word and forgiveness are better than alms accompanied by hurtful actions. Allah is rich, merciful.” (QS. Al Baqarah: 263)
People often make mistakes in what they say. Even the effects of human speech can actually make people disappointed and hurt. We should refrain from bad speech so that the brotherhood is maintained and does not trigger conflict. So we must be able to take lessons in surah Al-Baqarah verse 263, that Allah SWT wants us as humans to always communicate well and not hurt the feelings of others.
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3. Example of a Minor Sin of Wasting Food
Allah SWT does not like people who exceed limits and exaggerate. From all aspects of life including eating and drinking, it should not be excessive and beyond limits. As humans, especially regarding food and drink that we consume in our daily lives, it must be sufficient and must not be wasteful. Do not let our behavior lead to great sin because we often waste food and drink.
4. Behaving Disrespectfully to Parents
“And your Rabb has commanded that you worship none but Him and that you do good to your mothers and fathers as best you can. If either of them or both of them come to an old age in your care, then at no time should you say to them the word “ah” and should not yell at them and speak to them noble words.” (QS. Al-Isra’: 23)
As a child should, we must respect our parents. Examples of minor sins against our parents start from ignoring our parents and even fatally yelling at our parents. Even worse, we disobey our parents. Don’t let us commit a small sin behavior that leads to a big sin for our attitude towards our parents.
What are some examples of minor sins that can be forgiven?
Only to Allah SWT is the place to ask for forgiveness for all the sins that humans have. Instead of thinking about whether our sins are wiped out or not, it is better to focus on asking for forgiveness and surrendering to Allah SWT. As a servant who admits his mistake and also continues to make changes for the better.
After understanding the examples of minor sins that lead to major sins in the article above, we are expected to be more careful in our behavior and also not underestimate the commands of Allah SWT. Starting from maintaining our speech to humans so as not to hurt others, not to be rash in delivering news, and behaving disrespectfully to parents. May we become servants who always avoid sin and always ask for forgiveness from Allah SWT.