What are the minor sins, "اللمم" (al-lamam), mentioned in Surat An-Najm, and what are examples of them?
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Lammam refers to minor sins, such as the adultery of the eyes through looking and the adultery of the tongue through speaking. One should not be complacent about them, as persistence in committing them may transform them into major sins, and addiction to them is a cause of human perdition. Minor sins are expiated by avoiding major sins, by performing the five daily prayers, fasting , and attending Friday prayer.
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