Dream - Small polytheism cannot be underestimated by Muslims. Although there is a major polytheism, but did Dream's friends know that the sin of small polytheism is greater? Small polytheism itself can cause someone to fall into actions that have been considered simple but harmful. The impact that arises may not be seen directly. However, it will happen gradually. This is what potentially damages the faith of a Muslim.

Like hoping for luck from lifeless objects or other people, or seeking help from someone other than Allah. The impact may not be immediately clear, but gradually it will undermine someone's faith and distance them further from the love of Allah. Meanwhile, major polytheism has a more fatal impact, which is causing someone to leave the religion of Islam.

Great polytheism occurs when someone associates Allah with something or someone, or refuses to obey His commands. The consequence is someone's entry into hell forever, because Allah will not forgive the sin of great polytheism. The most striking difference between minor polytheism and major polytheism lies in the severity level and the consequences it brings.

Although both have a negative impact on a person's faith, major shirk has a more fatal impact and heavier consequences compared to minor shirk. Therefore, Muslims need to be vigilant and make an effort to distance themselves from both forms of shirk.

Dependence on Objects or Humans: This occurs when someone relies too much on the strength or luck of objects or other people rather than relying completely on Allah SWT. Seeking Help from Other than Allah: For example, pleading to the spirits of the deceased for assistance or help, such as worshiping graves. Considering Someone or Something to Have Power like the Power of Allah: This happens when someone considers objects or humans to have power equivalent to the power of Allah SWT.

Translate the following 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "Saying Words or Incantations with the Belief that They Themselves Bring Benefits or Prevent Disasters: This occurs when someone believes that certain mantras or words have their own power to bring goodness or prevent harm without relying entirely on Allah SWT. Having a False Belief about Occult Knowledge: When someone believes that someone or something has occult knowledge as only known by Allah SWT."

States that God has no power over anything: This happens when someone assumes that God has no power over something or that there is another power that can compete with the power of God SWT. Associating partners with God: This happens when someone worships other than God SWT, such as worshiping prophets, saints, or holy people and considering them as a source of power or bringer of luck. All forms of polytheism, both small and large, are strictly prohibited in Islam because they contradict the principle of monotheism (belief in the oneness of God SWT).

Ibnu al-Qayyim, a prominent scholar, explained that the sin of minor shirk is more dangerous because it gradually destroys a person's faith without them realizing it. While major sins can be forgiven if a person repents, minor shirk is often unnoticed and difficult to eradicate. Syaikh Dr. Abdurrahman bin Nashir al-Barrak also shares the same opinion as Ibnu al-Qayyim.

He explained that the sin of minor shirk is more dangerous because it slowly destroys one's faith and causes someone to abandon their belief without realizing it. Examples frequently used by both to explain this concept are the influence of minor shirk in the form of showing off or seeking praise. These two sins may not seem as significant as major sins like theft or drinking alcohol, but their impact on one's faith is much deeper because they continuously creep into the heart.

Thus, the scholars' view on the sin of minor polytheism is that this sin is considered more severe than major sins because it gradually undermines a person's faith and is difficult to eradicate.