Is the Muslim who does not adhere to Islam and is pleased with the matters of this world considered to be in a state of al-istidraj?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the meaning of al-istidraj? A Muslim who does not adhere to Islam, has a lot of wealth, and is pleased with the matters of this world, is his wealth al-istidraj for him?
Answer:
If he disobeys Allah and Allah blesses him, that is al-istidraj. If he disobeys Allah and Allah blesses him, that is al-istidraj and a respite for him to repent to Allah the Exalted. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the meaning of al-istidraj? A Muslim who does not adhere to Islam, has a lot of wealth, and is pleased with the matters of this world, is his wealth al-istidraj for him?
Answer:
If he disobeys Allah and Allah blesses him, that is al-istidraj. If he disobeys Allah and Allah blesses him, that is al-istidraj and a respite for him to repent to Allah the Exalted. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2969- 4717] هل المسلم الذي لا يلتزم بالإسلام ويعجب بأمور الدنيا يعتبر ما معه استدراج؟ -صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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