Disbelief that expels one from the religion
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Questions two and three of Fatwa No. ( 9104 ):
Q2: Is defining disbelief that expels one from the religion as mere denial correct, and is the one who abandons prayer out of laziness not a denier, or is there disbelief that expels one from the religion without denial?
A2: Defining disbelief that expels one from the religion as mere denial is incorrect. A Muslim’s denial of a ruling based on independent legal reasoning, regarding which the Imams have disagreed, is not considered disbelief; rather, he is excused for it due to the persistence of the disagreement. One may be declared a disbeliever for intentionally abandoning some of the pillars of Islam while being able to perform them, or for turning away from uttering the two testimonies of faith while being able to do so, such as intentionally abandoning the five daily prayers out of laziness rather than denial.
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