Minor sins are influential and can lead to greater sins, thus they should be avoided.
The Holy Quran addresses the impacts of sins and their consequences. Minor sins, while appearing insignificant, can lead to significant repercussions. In Surah Al-Imran, verse 135, Allah reminds the believers to avoid minor sins and lean towards righteousness. Moreover, in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 29, Allah states that minor sins can lead a person into greater sins. Initially, these actions may seem harmless, but with repetition, a person can slip into larger and more dangerous sins. Thus, avoiding even small sins can greatly influence an individual's spirit and life, distancing them from achieving divine closeness. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also stated in a narration, 'Do not underestimate small sins; for they can gather like drops of water and create a great flood.' Therefore, paying attention to minor sins and refraining from them is a vital and essential matter in the lives of believers.
And those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves, remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins - and who can forgive sins except Allah? - and do not persist in what they have done while they know.
And there is no punishment upon them if they are killed; indeed, they were wrongdoers.
One day, a man named Reza was sitting with one of his friends, discussing life and actions. He confessed that he sometimes commits minor sins like telling small lies or gossiping about others. His friend assured him saying, 'Why worry about these minor sins?' But Reza realized that even small sins could lead him to graver sins. Thus, he decided to avoid even the minor ones. As days passed, he noticed greater peace in his life and felt happier than ever.