The Salaf's Declaration of Disbelief Against the Jahmiyyah: Is It Greater Disbelief or Less Than Disbelief?

Question:
The eighteenth question: Is the declaration of disbelief (takfir) by the Salaf (may Allah be pleased with them) of the Jahmiyyah major disbelief that expels one from the religion, or is it a disbelief less than disbelief, intended solely for deterrence and severity?

Answer:
The declaration of disbelief by the Salaf of the Jahmiyyah is a declaration of major disbelief; because they denied the speech of Allah, saying that the speech of Allah is created, and they denied the names and attributes of Allah. They are those who deny the divine attributes (ta'til) and they are liars regarding what is in the Qur'an and the Sunnah of affirming the names and attributes of Allah. Also, they believe in the indwelling (hulul) and that Allah is in every place, Glorified and Exalted is He from what they say. So their doctrines necessitate major disbelief. Therefore, the declaration of disbelief by the Salaf of them is a declaration of major disbelief, except for one who is ignorant and follows a scholar without knowing his evidence (muqallid) who followed them while thinking they are on the truth, and did not know their school of thought, and did not know the reality of their statement. This person may be excused due to ignorance.