Some of the scholars have discussed the hadith which reads: “Allah says: ‘A person whose body I make healthy and to whom I grant ample provision but five years go by and he does not come to Me is indeed deprived.’” Some of them were of the view that it is fabricated. Others classed it as weak.

Effects of Sins include: Deprivation of knowledge. Deprivation of provision. A sense of alienation from one’s Lord and from other people. Increased difficulties in life. Darkness within the heart. Deprivation of worship and obedience. One sin leads to another, until sin dominates the person, leaving them unable to escape. Weakening of willpower. Desensitization, causing one to no longer find sin abhorrent. Leaving a stain or mark on the heart.

The basic reason why tawaf is done counterclockwise is to follow the suit of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Following the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has been ordained in the Quran and the Sunnah.