Major and minor sins

Q:

1. How many major sins are there?

2. How many minor sins are there?

3. What is the difference between Haraam, Gunah, Najaiz?

4. How many Faraaiz (compulsory like Imaan, Namaz, etc.) are there in Islam?

A:

1 - 2. There are kitaabs written on this that have covered most of the sins you will normally get caught into.

3. All are the same.

4. If you are asking about the pillars then there are five pillars.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)