Does the testimony save its holder from eternal abode in the Fire on the Day of Resurrection, even if he has not performed any of the deeds?
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Question:
I hope to benefit from the Shaykh's guidance, and this is also regarding the creed, concerning this statement: "The testimony that there is no god but Allah saves its speaker from eternal abode in the Fire on the Day of Resurrection, even if he does not perform any of the five pillars of Islam."
Answer:
This statement is questionable; in fact, it is false. If a person says it while being able to act but does not act, "La ilaha illa Allah" does not benefit him.[Fussilat 41:30] As for the one who says it sincerely for the sake of Allah and dies immediately, it benefits him, by the permission of Allah. Yes.
I hope to benefit from the Shaykh's guidance, and this is also regarding the creed, concerning this statement: "The testimony that there is no god but Allah saves its speaker from eternal abode in the Fire on the Day of Resurrection, even if he does not perform any of the five pillars of Islam."
Answer:
This statement is questionable; in fact, it is false. If a person says it while being able to act but does not act, "La ilaha illa Allah" does not benefit him.
Indeed, those who have said, "Our Lord is Allah " and then remained on a right course
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ قَالُوا رَبُّنَا اللَّهُ ثُمَّ اسْتَقَامُوا
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل الشهادة تنجي صاحبها من الخلود في النار يوم القيامة وإن لم يأت بشيء من الأعمال؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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