The Meaning of the Hadith: Allah Forgives the Whispers of the Heart
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Question:
The questioner, Shuruq al-Shahri, says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the interpretation of the hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that AllahSahih al-Bukhari 5269.
Answer:
Yes, mere talk of the self without any speech is something Allah the Exalted forgives. But if a person speaks it out or acts upon it, he is held accountable. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you,
The questioner, Shuruq al-Shahri, says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the interpretation of the hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that Allah
Allah has overlooked my followers the evil thoughts that occur to their minds, as long as such thoughts are not put into action or uttered.
تجاوز لي عن أمتي ما حدثت به أنفسها ما لم تعمل أو تتكلمAnswer:
Yes, mere talk of the self without any speech is something Allah the Exalted forgives. But if a person speaks it out or acts upon it, he is held accountable. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (178) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1438-12-28] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (15:29)
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