Allah's Curse on the Perpetrators of Al-Kaba’ir from the Perspective of the Qur'an and Hadith

Abstract

This research aims to comprehensively analyze the concept of the curse of Allah Swt. towards perpetrators of major sins (al-kaba'ir) based on the perspectives of the Qur'an and Hadith. The main issue examined is the practice of usury, which still constitutes a significant part of the informal financial system. Although Islam explicitly prohibits it, usury continues to thrive, often under the pretext of 'helping' while imposing loan interest rates of up to 3% per month. In fact, avoiding elements of usury is a fundamental principle in debt transactions and trade. This study employs a qualitative method with a library research approach. Data is collected through an in-depth examination of relevant Qur'anic verses and the Hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad saw that discuss the curse of Allah, as well as from books of Tafsir and explanations of Hadith. The research results show that the curse of Allah represents the rejection of mercy and expulsion from divine love due to major sins such as intentional murder, usury, and the consumption of intoxicants, which bring serious consequences in this world and the hereafter. It contains profound wisdom as a harsh reminder that fosters a sense of fear (khauf), enhances awareness (muraqabah), and motivates repentance. Socially, this concept serves as a moral fortress to form a just, safe, and corruption-free society, while also affirming the protection of human rights.