Different Words For Sin in Quran

Usage in the Quran: The term is frequently used in moral discussions regarding inappropriate or indecent behavior, often associated with acts that violate public or religious decency. Fahsha is associated with sins of indecency, especially those that involve acts of obscenity or immorality. It often refers to behavior that transgresses ethical and societal norms of modesty and decency.

24:19 Those who love to see immorality spread among the believers have incurred a painful retribution in this life and in the Hereafter. GOD knows, while you do not know.

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يُحِبُّونَ أَن تَشِيعَ ٱلْفَـٰحِشَةُ فِى ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ فِى ٱلدُّنْيَا وَٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ وَٱللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ وَأَنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ

13. ٱللَّمَمَ (l-lamama)

Root: ل م م ( lamama) Root frequency: 2

Meaning: lamama is translated as “minor offenses.” The root has additional derivative meanings of small faults, occasional stumbling, or a temporary and light lapse. These are sins that are not done intentionally. This word is also what is known as a Janus word. These are words that can mean one thing and its opposite, thus creating contradictory meanings. Other names for these kinds of words are contronyms, auto-antonyms, or antagonyms. Examples in English are the words screen, sanction, and cleave.