Makrooh-e-Tahrimi
Question
Is it a minor sin or major sin to commit any makroo-e-tahrimi action?
Answer
It is a major sin.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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