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What is meant by the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): “When you see a man who makes it a habit to frequent the mosque, testify to his faith”?

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Question:
In the hadith
When you see a man who makes it a habit to frequent the mosque, testify to his faithإذا رأيتم الرجل يعتاد المسجد فاشهدوا له بالإيمان
Sunan ad-Darimi 2:39
how is the testimony of his faith to be given? Is it by vouching for his character?

Answer:
Testify to his faith by recognizing him as a believer, a recognition that serves as testimony that he is a believer, yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما المقصود بقوله –صلى الله عليه وسلم «إذا رأيتم الرّجل يعتاد المسجد، فاشهدوا له بالإيمان»؟ — youtube.com

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