The Ranks of Religion: Islam, Faith, and Excellence in Worship
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, regarding the verse[Al-Hujurat 49:17], which is better, Islam or faith?
Answer:
Islam comes first, then faith, then excellence in worship. Religion has three ranks, one above the other: Islam is first, then faith is second, then excellence in worship. Each rank has its pillars, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) explained and the scholars mentioned. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, regarding the verse
They consider it a favor to you that they have accepted Islam. Say, "Do not consider your Islam a favor to me. Rather, Allah has conferred favor upon you that He has guided you to the faith
يَمُنُّونَ عَلَيْكَ أَنْ أَسْلَمُوا قُل لَّا تَمُنُّوا عَلَيَّ إِسْلَامَكُم بَلِ اللَّهُ يَمُنُّ عَلَيْكُمْ أَنْ هَدَاكُمْ لِلْإِيمَانِAnswer:
Islam comes first, then faith, then excellence in worship. Religion has three ranks, one above the other: Islam is first, then faith is second, then excellence in worship. Each rank has its pillars, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) explained and the scholars mentioned. Yes.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع فضيلة الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7479 — youtube.com (9:04)
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