Episode 3

Abu Usamah – The Major Sins Series: 03 – Killing

About this lecture

In this lecture, Abu Usamah at-Thahabi presents the third installment of the Major Sins Series, covering al-qatl — the unlawful taking of a life — which scholars identify as the second greatest sin after shirk. Drawing on Quranic ayat and authenticated ahadith, he explores the sacredness of life as an amanah from Allah, the grave consequences of murder, the issue of abortion, the killing of non-Muslims under covenant, and the important question of whether a murderer can make tawbah. The lecture concludes with a powerful reminder that Allah's mercy encompasses all sins for those who sincerely repent.