A Response to the Claim: Taqwa Is in the Heart
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Question:
There are people who, when we tell them, "Do not do such and such" or "Fear Allah," point to the heart and say, "Taqwa is here; leave us alone."
Answer:
This statement is not permissible. It is obligatory for the Muslim to accept advice and to act upon what is advised to complete his religion and his worship. He should not say, "Faith is in the heart." Faith is in the heart, but faith is speech with the tongue, belief in the heart, and action with the limbs. Action is necessary, and the action must be correct according to the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). So, faith is in the heart, faith is in action, and faith is in belief. Yes.
There are people who, when we tell them, "Do not do such and such" or "Fear Allah," point to the heart and say, "Taqwa is here; leave us alone."
Answer:
This statement is not permissible. It is obligatory for the Muslim to accept advice and to act upon what is advised to complete his religion and his worship. He should not say, "Faith is in the heart." Faith is in the heart, but faith is speech with the tongue, belief in the heart, and action with the limbs. Action is necessary, and the action must be correct according to the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). So, faith is in the heart, faith is in action, and faith is in belief. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/121 — archive.org (9:04)
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