Does one who insults one of the Companions become a disbeliever?
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Question:
Does one who insults one of the Companions become a disbeliever?
Answer:
He does not become a disbeliever, but he is considered a hypocrite. No one hates the Companions except a hypocrite whose hypocrisy is known. If he hates them because of their companionship with the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and because of their religion, this is disbelief without doubt. But if it is only personal hatred, then it is one of the major sins, and one fears for him that he may fall into disbelief.
Does one who insults one of the Companions become a disbeliever?
Answer:
He does not become a disbeliever, but he is considered a hypocrite. No one hates the Companions except a hypocrite whose hypocrisy is known. If he hates them because of their companionship with the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and because of their religion, this is disbelief without doubt. But if it is only personal hatred, then it is one of the major sins, and one fears for him that he may fall into disbelief.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يكفر من سب أحد الصحابة؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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