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  1. Ameer Muaviya

    Yes, Zina is considered a major sin in Islam. It is defined as any sexual activity outside of marriage. This includes fornication (sexual relations between two unmarried people) and adultery (sexual relations between a married person and someone other than their spouse).
    The Quran and the Hadiths, the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad, both explicitly condemn Zina. The Quran says:

    “And those who commit unlawful sexual intercourse of your women – bring against them four witnesses from among you. And if they testify, then confine them to houses until death comes to them or Allah opens for them a way.” (Quran 24:4)

    The Hadiths say:

    “The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: ‘The adulterer and the adulteress, lash each of them with one hundred lashes, and do not keep them apart in the same prison.'” (Sahih Muslim)

    The punishment for Zina is determined by the Islamic legal system, or Sharia law. In most cases, the punishment is 100 lashes for unmarried people and stoning to death for married people. However, there are some mitigating factors that can reduce or even eliminate the punishment, such as if the person was forced into Zina or if they repent sincerely.
    It is important to note that Zina is not just a legal matter in Islam. It is also considered a sin against God. The Prophet Muhammad said:

    “The one who commits Zina is not a believer.” (Sahih Bukhari)

    This means that anyone who commits Zina will be punished by God in the Hereafter, even if they escape punishment in this world.
    However, Islam also teaches that God is merciful and forgiving. If someone who has committed Zina repents sincerely, God will forgive them. The Prophet Muhammad said:

    “Whoever repents of a sin is like one who never committed it.” (Sahih Bukhari)

    So, even if someone has committed Zina, they can still be forgiven by God if they sincerely repent.

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  3. Iqra Ibrahim
    Muslim Writer

    Yes, in Islamic law, zina (adultery or fornication) is considered a major sin.

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  4. Ahmad Haseeb

    Yes in Islam, zina is considered a major sin. Zina refers to unlawful sexual relations or sexual misconduct, and it is explicitly prohibited in the Quran. Engaging in sexual activity outside of a lawful marriage is considered a grave transgression in Islamic teachings.

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  6. Asma Issa
    Best Answer
    Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    Yes, zina is a major sin in Islam. According to the Quran, Zina, alcohol, and gambling, are major sins. Zina is the most serious sin in Islam compared to other sins. I am explaining more about why Zina is a big sin reasons and references for Is zina a major sin.

    Three Reasons for Zina is Major Sin

    1. Zina is against Allah Command.
    2. Zina is against personal dignity and honor
    3. Zina has a very negative social impact on family relatives and society.

    Reference from the Quran and Hadith

    Quran: These are two main references from the Quran about the Zina. First, Al-Isra 17:32 and, second Al-Furqan 25:68.

    Hadith: No adulterer is a believer at the time when he is committing adultery, no thief is a believer at the time when he is stealing, no drinker of alchol is a believer at the time when he is drinking. (Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

    Islamic Legal Consequences

    In Islamic law, the punishment for Zina is the most severe compared to other sins. Islamic law, defines two different punishments for a single person are different and for a married person are different. The punishment for a married person who is committing Zina should be stoned to death, while for an unmarried person, it is 100 lashes and exile for one year.

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