The Disagreement on the Definition of Faith

Question:
Abu Ahmad from Dammam says: Is there a disagreement among Muslims regarding the definition of faith? Because some say that action is a condition for the validity of faith, while others say otherwise.

Answer:
Yes, there is a disagreement among people regarding the term of faith. Some people say that faith is merely knowledge, and this is the view of the Jahmiyyah. Others say that faith is belief, even if a person does not act, thereby negating the role of action, and these are the Murji'ah. And there are, and there are. It is obligatory for the Muslim to read the correct books of creed that the Companions and those who came after them held, the creed of the people of the Sunnah and the community. He should read them to the scholars of knowledge and reflect upon them until he is upright in his religion, balanced in his creed, and balanced in his speech and dealings. Yes.

The presenter:
Yes,