Sins in Islam

Sins are major and minor. Persistently comitting a minor sin is a major sin.

Major Sins (WIP)

Below is a list 70 major sins from the book: Greater Sins by Shaheed Abdul Husayn Dastagheib

Minor Sins

Speech-Related Sins

Backbiting (ghībah) – even jokingly
Gossip (namīmah) – spreading things that cause tension
Lying – even “small” lies or exaggerations
Mocking or sarcastic remarks
Swearing or using vulgar language
Speaking harshly to parents or elders
Interrupting people rudely
Raising your voice in arguments
Making fun of someone’s accent, looks, or disability
Talking about sins proudly (“I used to party so hard…”)
Insulting or humiliating others
Complaining excessively or with ingratitude
Making promises and not fulfilling them (even minor ones)
Saying “inshaAllah” insincerely just to end a conversation
Constantly talking without purpose or excessive idle chatter
Saying hurtful things online or in comments
Boasting or showing off achievements
Name-calling, even playfully
Pretending to know something when you don’t
Saying “I swear by Allah” unnecessarily or casually

Eye-Related Sins

Looking at non-mahrams with desire
Watching inappropriate content (even “mild” scenes)
Browsing social media feeds full of haram images
Staring at people or making them uncomfortable
Comparing your life to others through social media envy
Watching others fall into sin and laughing or enjoying it
Deliberately seeking out gossip or scandal
Reading novels or stories that contain lewd or sinful material
Watching time-wasting videos for hours while neglecting worship
Eye-rolling at parents, teachers, or someone correcting you

Ear-Related Sins

Listening to gossip, slander, or backbiting
Listening to music with inappropriate lyrics or themes
Eavesdropping on others’ private conversations
Enjoying vulgar jokes, stand-up comedy with filthy content
Ignoring Islamic advice because it’s “too preachy”
Listening to people mock Islam or religious people and staying silent
Taking pleasure in haram talk, even if you don’t say it
Not listening attentively to someone in need or in distress
Tuning out during the khutbah or Quran recitation
Listening to people argue and enjoying the drama

Action-Based Everyday Sins

Wasting time on phone or games without benefit
Delaying prayers without valid reason
Not praying Sunnah or Witr out of laziness
Sleeping through Fajr regularly without trying to improve
Not making up missed fasts from Ramadan
Touching someone of the opposite gender unnecessarily
Not lowering gaze in public or online
Neglecting the rights of your spouse, sibling, friend
Overeating regularly and wasting food
Delaying debt repayment without a valid excuse
Not seeking permission before entering someone’s space
Not saying salaam or replying to it properly
Wearing clothes that are too tight, sheer, or imitate immoral styles
Laughing at sinful jokes or memes
Driving recklessly or ignoring others’ safety
Littering or polluting the environment
Hoarding things you don’t use while others are in need
Not being clean in the bathroom (istinja’) or leaving filth
Not removing harmful objects from walkways
Cheating slightly in online games or competitions
Keeping items accidentally given to you (like extra change)

Heart-Related Sins

Arrogance, even if subtle (“I would never do that!”)
Thinking you’re better than others in religion
Envying someone else’s success or blessings
Holding grudges or refusing to forgive
Having bad thoughts about others without cause
Loving dunya too much or obsessing over material things
Fearing people more than Allah (in decision-making)
Showing off your deeds (riyā’) – even just slightly
Being ungrateful in your heart
Feeling jealous when someone is praised
Expecting praise or thanks for every good deed
Being angry with Allah’s decree (qadr)
Trusting your own efforts more than tawakkul (reliance on Allah)
Having sinful intentions, even if not acted on

Social/Ethical Neglect

Being rude to customer service or wait staff
Ignoring someone who greets you
Looking down on less educated or poorer people
Breaking small trusts – like using work time for personal tasks
Speaking on behalf of others without their permission
Not returning borrowed items
Constantly being late to appointments or salah
Making others feel guilty to manipulate them
Not fulfilling promises to children
Favoritism between children or siblings
Abandoning family ties over petty issues
Not helping parents with small tasks
Making others feel less religious or excluded from Islam
Not correcting a fellow Muslim kindly when needed
Not responding to messages or calls without reason
Causing misunderstandings and not clarifying them
Laughing when someone is embarrassed or shamed
Talking during salah in masjid or disrupting others’ prayer
Leaving the masjid dirty or not respecting it
Not giving sincere advice when asked
Spreading unverified news or rumors
Not thanking someone for their help
Ignoring someone because they’re “boring” or quiet
Making someone feel like a burden
Pretending to be busy to avoid someone you dislike

Spiritual Complacency

Delaying repentance thinking “I’ll fix up later”
Repeating the same sin without remorse
Not reflecting on your daily deeds or intentions
Feeling lazy or unmotivated during worship and not trying to fix it
Belittling minor sins – “It’s just a little thing, not a big deal”
Judging others by outward appearance while ignoring your own flaws
Seeking validation through likes/followers rather than Allah’s approval
Doing good deeds only when seen by others
Avoiding knowledge out of fear it’ll make you more accountable
Not making du’a regularly or sincerely