The Ruling on Whispers and Passing Thoughts
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Question:
Whispers and passing thoughts occur to a person, especially in the matters of tawhid (the oneness of Allah) and faith. Is a Muslim held accountable for these things?
Answer:
A person is not held accountable for whispers, nor for passing thoughts, as long as he does not act on them. If he leaves them alone, they do not harm him, for they are from Shaytan. Yes.
Whispers and passing thoughts occur to a person, especially in the matters of tawhid (the oneness of Allah) and faith. Is a Muslim held accountable for these things?
Answer:
A person is not held accountable for whispers, nor for passing thoughts, as long as he does not act on them. If he leaves them alone, they do not harm him, for they are from Shaytan. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/089 — archive.org (12:36)
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