''Fahsha'' or ''fahsh/Fuhsh'' () is an

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word, commonly means lewdness and

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Terminology

According to Islamic scholars, there are two opinions about the meaning of ''fahsha'': *Either it is fornication and adultery (''

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'' as ''Fahsha Mubin''), as the Quran states, *The second opinion is any bad deeds that deserves punishment such as stoning, killing, cutting a hand, etc. The major sins included in ''fahsha'' are numerous. Islamic law considers as a major sin any act that the religion has warned Muslims against performing, or has promised harsh punishment for committing, or has prescribed a ''

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'' for it. Examples of major sins are disbelieving in

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) after having believed in Him, killing an innocent soul, dealing with ''

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'' (usury, interest), treating one's parents harshly, adultery, fornication, giving false testimonies, etc.

Hadith

How to avoid ''fahisha''

The

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says that prayer prevents ''fahsha'' and forbidden acts. In the Quran,

References

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