What is the correct text of the Muslim Hadith: "Whoever perfects his ablution and prays a fard (obligatory prayer) with devotion, Allah will forgive his sins, or the sins of a lifetime, as long as he does not commit a major sin," and what is its explanation, and is it possible to enumerate the major sins intended to be avoided?
Muslim narrated that whoever perfects his ablution, prayer, humility, and bowing, his sins will be forgiven, as long as he does not commit major sins. Major sins are not forgiven except through repentance or by God's mercy and grace. The meaning of "and that is for all time" is that expiation is continuous throughout all times. Muslim narrated various traditions regarding the expiation of sins, such as ablution and prayer between the five daily prayers, Friday prayer, and Ramadan. These acts expiate minor sins. If there are no minor sins, good deeds are recorded, and ranks are elevated. If major sins are present and no minor sins are, it is hoped that they will alleviate the major sins.
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