The Major Obstacles: A timely Reminder on the Seven Destructive Sins

What keeps us away from Allāh?

The Prophet ﷺ warned of destructive sins—deadly obstacles that ruin hearts, corrupt societies, and block the path to Paradise. From shirk and disobedience to parents, to ribā, sexual immorality, magic, murder, and abandoning prayer—these sins are more alive today than ever before.

Imām al-Dhahabī powerfully warned in his Kitāb al-Kabāʾir:

“Major sins are the cause of destruction, the source of misery, and the path to eternal loss—unless one repents sincerely, for indeed Allāh’s mercy encompasses all things.”

The Major Obstacles brings together ten unforgettable lectures from The Straight Path Convention 2016, exposing the dangers of these sins with Qur’ān, Sunnah, and real-life lessons. More than warnings, it offers hope, repentance, and practical steps to reclaim faith and rebuild the soul.

This is not just a book to read, but a mirror to the heart and a roadmap for every Muslim striving for success in this world and salvation in the next.