The Difference Between Islam and Faith

The questioner:
The questioner, Abu 'Abdullah, asks: What is the difference between Islam and faith, and which of the two is more comprehensive?

The Shaykh:
Islam is more comprehensive. Islam is broader than faith, and faith is more specific. So every person of faith is a Muslim, but not every Muslim is a person of faith. Thus, there is a relationship of generality and specificity between the two from two aspects.

The presenter:
May Allah thank you, Honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and benefit Islam and the Muslims through you.

The Shaykh:
This session has ended, my brothers and sisters. It was recorded with the Honorable Shaykh Salih ibn Fawzan al-Fawzan, a member of the Committee of Senior Scholars and a member of the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta. May Allah thank him. Thank you all. May we meet again, if Allah wills, on this program. Peace be upon you, and Allah's mercy and blessings.