How do I stop a persistent sin?

"These are three levels of protection. The hadith that mentions three major sins was narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim from Abu Bakrah: "Shall I tell you of the greatest of major sins," and it has been mentioned before. The hadith about seven major sins is narrated by al-Tabarani in "Al-Mu'jam Al-Awsat" from Abu Sa'id: "The major sins are seven," which has also been mentioned."

"The hadith about seven major sins is narrated by al-Tabarani in "Al-Mu'jam Al-Awsat" from Abu Sa'id: "The major sins are seven," which has also been mentioned. In the "Grand Compilation" from Abdullah ibn Umar: "Whoever performs the five daily prayers and avoids the major sins…" and it lists them as seven. Also mentioned from the authentic collections by al-Bukhari and Muslim is the hadith of Abu Hurairah, "Avoid the seven destructive sins.""

"Al-Tabarani in Al-Kabir through Sahl bin Abi Hathmah, narrates about major sins and resettling as Bedouins post migration, with Ibn Lahi’a present. In "Al-Awsat," from Abu Said Al-Khudri, lists seven major sins, returning to the Bedouin lifestyle post migration, involving Abu Bilal Al-Ashjari, considered weak by Al-Daraqutni. Al-Hakim discloses a tradition from Ubayd bin Umair through his father correlating to major sins numbering nine."

"Thus, we say that repenting from some sins either involves major sins without minor ones, minor sins without major ones, or one major sin without another. Repentance from major sins without minor ones is possible because it is known that major sins are more significant to God and more likely to invoke His wrath and discontent, while minor sins are more likely to be pardoned."

"companions, the followers after them, and the Imams indicate that sins are divided into major and minor ones. Allah, the Most High, stated, if you avoid the major sins which you are forbidden, we will forgive your lesser sins from Surah An-Nisa. He also said, those who avoid the major sins and indecencies accept the minor faults from Surah An-Najm. In an authentic Hadith, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, the five daily prayers from one Friday to the next and from Ramadan to Ramadan are expiations for what occurs in between them, as long as the major sins are avoided. These expiatory acts are of three levels. The first level"

"similar to a weak medicine that fails to combat the illness both quantitatively and qualitatively. The second level is the ability to counter minor sins, but not reaching the level of expiating any major sins. The third level is the strength to expiate minor sins while retaining enough potency to expiate some of the major sins. Reflect on this, for it clarifies many ambiguities for you. In the two authentic books of Hadith, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, shall I inform you of the greatest of the major sins? We said indeed, O Messenger of Allah. He said, associating others with Allah, disobedience to"

"However, fasting on the day of Arafa and the day of Ashura may still contribute to the expiation of sins for the year in general. These texts of promise come with conditions, and persistence in major sins can be an impediment to expiation. If major sins are avoided, fasting and the absence of persistence work together to achieve general expiation, much like Ramadan and prayers do when combined with the avoidance of major sins."

"And اللّٰه knows best. Chapter: Major Sins As for the major sins, the early scholars had differing opinions on them, but their views do not contradict or oppose each other, and their statements are quite similar. In the two صَحِيحs, it is narrated from عَبْدُ اللّٰه بْن عَمْر that the Prophet مُحَمَّد, peace be upon him, said: "The major sins are associating partners with اللّٰه, disobedience to parents, killing a soul, and false oaths.""

"The doers of good are described as those who avoid major sins and indecencies, implying that one cannot be considered a doer of good, rewarded for their goodness, and saved from God's punishment unless they avoid major sins and indecencies. Thus, the exception of "lamam" is appropriate, as it is not included in major sins but falls under the category of sin and indecency."

"As Allah says, If you avoid the major sins which you are forbidden, we will remove from you your minor sins and admit you into a noble entrance. He also says, And those who avoid the major sins and immoralities, and when they are angry, they forgive. And he says, Those who avoid the major sins and immoralities, except for minor offenses, indeed, your Lord is vast in forgiveness."