Library Ethics Greater Sins Chapter 23 Non fulfilment of a Promise Violation of a promise is caused by disbelief
Violation of a promise is caused by disbelief
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Violation of a promise is caused by disbelief
Amir ul-Mu’minÄ«n ‘Ali (a.s.) has mentioned that it is disbelief that causes one to go back on his word and break a vow. He says:
“By Allah, Muawiya is not more cunning than I am but he deceives and commits evil deeds. Had I not been hateful of deceit I would have been the most cunning of all men. But (the fact is that) every deceit is a sin and every sin is disobedience (of Allah), and every deceitful person will have a banner by which he will be recognised on the Day of Judgment.”
(Nahjul Balagha Sermon 200)
Allamah Majlisi says that the one who commits greater sins is also referred to as a disbeliever in traditions. Hence every type of a deceitful person has been called a Kafir in this sermon. It is that disbelief which has its root in the heart and which takes the form of disobedience to Allah (S.w.T.)’s commands.
