The obligatory measure of general faith
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner asks: What is the obligatory measure of general faith?
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
This questioner asks: What is the obligatory measure of general faith? Is it sufficient to have faith in Allah in a general sense, without the three types of tawhid (the oneness of Allah), and likewise without faith in the angels and the messengers?
The Shaykh:
The three types of tawhid (the oneness of Allah) are necessary. The three types of tawhid are necessary. One must believe in Iblis and in Allah’s names and attributes as they came in the Qur’an. One must worship Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and not associate anything with Him. This is necessary for the layperson and for the scholar alike. This is necessary.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner asks: What is the obligatory measure of general faith?
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
This questioner asks: What is the obligatory measure of general faith? Is it sufficient to have faith in Allah in a general sense, without the three types of tawhid (the oneness of Allah), and likewise without faith in the angels and the messengers?
The Shaykh:
The three types of tawhid (the oneness of Allah) are necessary. The three types of tawhid are necessary. One must believe in Iblis and in Allah’s names and attributes as they came in the Qur’an. One must worship Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and not associate anything with Him. This is necessary for the layperson and for the scholar alike. This is necessary.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 11 — youtube.com (8:44)
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