According to the Quran, which act is considered more severe than murder?

Explanation

The Quran in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:32) states that killing one innocent person is like killing all of humanity, yet the verse also highlights that spreading mischief and corruption (fasad fil ard) is an even graver offense. This is because fasad disrupts the entire social, moral, and spiritual order, causing widespread harm that goes beyond the loss of a single life. The severity lies in its far-reaching consequences that destabilize communities and societies at large.

Good to know

The term "Fasad" in the Quran encompasses a wide range of corrupt activities including spreading disorder, violence, oppression, and moral decay on earth. Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:33) prescribes severe penalties for those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger and strive to spread mischief in the land. The Quran repeatedly condemns the "mufsideen" (corrupters/mischief-makers) and contrasts them with the "musliheen" (reformers/peacemakers).

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