Evils and Vices according to Shia Islam

Topic 47:



This list is just a brief overlook and a brief list. Referring Holy Qur’an, authentic books and scholarly articles for any further information is hereby proposed. Evils/Vices are not arranged in manner of their decreasing magnitudes.

1. Polytheism (associating partners with One True God) 
2. Idolatry (worshiping idols and images) 
3. Manufacturing idols to be sold for idolatry 
4. Witchcrafts, Magic etc (though these subject are bogus, their practice is still evil and vice) 
5. Astrology, Palmistry etc (though these subject are bogus, their practice is still evil and vice) 
6. Disclosing one’s sins, evils and vices to others (Aimmah or Imams are reported to have said: never disclose your bad deeds to others, keep it between yourself and God) 
7. Terrorism (in modern era, Terrorism is being practiced in the name of Jihad, in Shia Islam Jihad currently stands suspended, and thus it is forbidden for Shia Muslims to engage in pseudo jihad) 
8. Genocide 
9. Murder 
10. Suicide 
11. Female Infanticide 
12. Theft 
13. Human Trafficking 
14. Kidnapping 
15. Usurpation 
16. Rape 
17. Molestation 
18. Paedophilia (sexual activities with children)
19. Necrophilia (sexual activities with dead) 
20. Bribery 
21. Cheating 
22. Blackmailing 
23. Cruelty 
24. Abortion (unless it causes severe danger to woman, get more details from scholarly pages, by the way Shia Islam allows use of contraceptives) 
25. Deserting Wives, Children, Parents, Grandparents etc 
26. Incest 
27. Prostitution 
28. Adultery 
29. Fornication (unmarried person having sexual intercourse, by the way Shia Islam allows temporary marriage) 
30. Homosexuality 
31. Sex-change surgeries 
32. Polygyny (having more than one husband at a time) 
33. Nudity 
34. Illiteracy 
35. Alcoholism 
36. Manufacturing Alcohol 
37. Drug Addiction 
38. Gambling 
39. Lie 
40. Begging 
41. Cremation etc (any mode except burial or sea burial when required) 
42. Permanent Sterilization 
43. Adoption (such where adopted child becomes legal heir or replaces biological father's name, however, Shia Islam promotes guardianship of such child)
44. Replacing biological father's name with someone else's name (using husband's name is different and valid issue)
45. Uncleanliness 
46. Anti-prophylaxis Attitude (ie: some people are against Polio Vaccines, Shia Islam promotes vaccinations against diseases and rejects stupid attitudes) 
47. Maintaining close proximity with unrelated person of opposite sex 
48. Extravagance 
49. Using gold or silver crockery 
50. Men wearing gold or silk 
51. Being Miser 
52. Neglecting neighborly or friendly needs (although being capable) 
53. Keeping inhospitable attitude towards guests 
54. Back-Biting 
55. Breaching Trust 
56. Slangs 
57. Greed 
58. Gluttony 
59. Being sloth 
60. Jealousy 
61. Intact Foreskin 
62. Menstrual Sexual Intercourse 
63. Post-Partum Sexual Intercourse 
64. Masturbation (it is a lesser vice if compared to adultery etc, Shia Islam allows temporary marriage. Aimmah (Imams) are reported to have said: if you are must to choose between two evils then choose the lesser evil)
65. Replacing biological father's name
66. Celibacy 
67. Shaving beard and moustache using razor blades (however trimming is allowed even to stubble size)
68. Hunting for fun or sports 
69. Hardcore Non-vegetarianism 
70. Eating un-hooved animals 
71. Eating blood, spleen, testicles, penis etc (refer to reliable scholarly works) 
72. Eating Pigs 
73. Eating Birds which have talons 
74. Eating fishes which do not have scales 
75. Eating naturally dead meat 
76. Eating meat offered to idols 
77. Eating meat other than Halal or Kosher 
78. Slaughtering pregnant animals 
79. Slaughtering animals who have young babies 
80. Keeping Dog or Pig inside home 
81. Domesticating Pigs 

O Allah! Salutations be upon Prophet Mohammed and upon Family of Prophet Mohammed.