The Islamic concept of sin. The Islamic concept of sin.
Human nature is essentially good.
They have many elements to their nature and each one has the potential to bring them benefits. A sin is committed when someone causes harm to themselves or to others or to any part of creation. The guilt depends on the intention of the sinner. In its most extreme form someone does deliberately harmful and destructive acts rejecting any appeals to do what is for their own benefit never mind what is beneficial for others. They may claim that it makes no difference anyway since existence is pointless and therefore have no gratitude for the benefits they have in life.