The original sin was not Adam eating from the forbidden tree but our failure to uphold God's absolute authority during the Great Feud.1
God's law is the only law that rules the world, so flagrant violations of it cost people much misery and many problems throughout their lives.1
The only unforgivable offense, if maintained until death, is idol worship, meaning believing that anyone besides God possesses any power.1
Everything comes from God, yet anything bad that happens to us is a consequence of our own deeds, and God overlooks many of our sins.1
Whoever conceals sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.1
No one can redeem us but God, and no soul bears the sins of another; each person is responsible for his own works.1, 2
When we forget and err, we should ask God for forgiveness, since only God forgives sins, and not persist in sin knowingly.1, 2
Because God created us and knows what is good for us, obeying His laws is easy, and unhappiness from disobeying them is the result of our own actions in this life and the next.1, 2
Most people suffer from a spiritual insensitivity to pain, wronging their souls without perceiving it.1, 2
Jonah's gross sin was a form of idol worship, because he thought God does not control everything.1
Even if someone misleads us, we remain accountable for what we choose, because Satan or any human can only invite and each person chooses.1, 2
No soul bears the sins of any other soul, and God dislikes seeing His servants make the wrong decision but is pleased when they are appreciative.1
People are responsible for their thoughts, since God knows and holds them accountable for innermost thoughts whether declared or hidden.1, 2
Those who mislead others bear the sins of those they misled in addition to their own, while whoever mediates a good deed receives a share of its credit.1, 2, 3
Choosing sin makes our world unhappy, while choosing to submit and obey God makes it happy, giving little tastes of heaven or hell.1
Those who mislead others will carry their own sins plus the sins of those they misled on the Day of Resurrection.1
Ramadan is a time to forgive grudges and repent to God for sins, and even afterward we should apologize to anyone we have hurt.1
Suspicion is a sin, and mandatory auto insurance unfairly punishes the majority of safe drivers for a minority of bad drivers, violating the presumption of innocence.1, 2
One moves along the evil path gradually, by each choice to do wrong, and it leads to ruin of character, family, community, and nation.1
There is no forgiveness or help when we have no intention of avoiding a wrong in the future, however many religious acts we perform.1
Because Satan originated racism, racism is a gross sin.1
Racism should be classified as a mental disorder and is also a spiritual illness first shown by Satan.1
Disasters spread through land and sea because of what people commit, and God lets them taste some consequences so they return, while reminding us not to fall into idolatry such as idolizing wealth.1, 2
Whoever wrongs his soul and then asks God for forgiveness finds God Forgiving and Most Merciful, and every sin harms the one who earns it.1
God is the one who purifies us, if we deserve it, and if we continuously submit to God alone He guides us and saves us from committing major sins.1
Idol worship is the biggest sin, and God does not forgive it if it is maintained until death, while He forgives lesser offenses for whomever He wills.1, 2
The Quran forbids suicide, so suicide bombers are inherently un Islamic.1, 2
When we hurt others we also hurt our own souls.1
Indiscriminate killing anywhere must be condemned because true religion is compassionate and respects the sanctity of life, and believers should wage jihad against sin.1
Those who mislead others through ignorance carry their own sins plus the sins of those they misled on the Day of Resurrection.1
We cannot blame Satan for our wrongdoing, because although he entices us, our own souls do the evil deed and we were not forced to listen.1, 2, 3, 4
We must never implore God on behalf of those who have transgressed.1
Adultery is forbidden as a gross sin and an evil behavior.1
Believing men and women are allies who should consult one another, stay with the believers, and help one another avoid sin.1, 2
Everyone makes mistakes and needs God's forgiveness, but we must still try to do better and stay away from what may not please God.1
Thinking correct belief alone wins God's mercy repeats the error of the Children of Israel, who ignored what they were asked to do and were afflicted for violating the Sabbath.1, 2, 3
Idol worship is the only unforgivable sin if it is maintained until death, while God forgives lesser offenses for whomever He wills.1, 2
We should think through what is on our minds, since it may be God helping us improve and purify our souls, and if we are sincere God will divert sin and evil from us.1, 2
Suppressing anger is one of the best qualities of a believer, since anger can lead to sin, and the prophets suppressed their anger despite mockery and abuse.1, 2
Telling lies is a horrible habit that hurts your own soul even when you think no one else is harmed.1