In the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) to the one who swore by al-Lat and al-Uzza, "Say: There is no god but Allah," does this indicate that the one who said it has committed disbelief?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding the saying of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) to the one who swore by al-Lat and al-Uzza , is this evidence that the one who said it is a disbeliever, and that saying "There is no god but Allah" is a renewal of Islam? Or is it from the category of expiation for this oath by other than Allah? This expiation is an expiation and a purification; he committed shirk (associating partners with Allah).

Answer:
It is minor shirk (shirk asghar) by swearing by other than Allah. And shirk is purified by tawhid (the oneness of Allah); tawhid purifies both major shirk and minor shirk. Yes.