Is it true that the one who enters Islam after disbelief has more faith?
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Question : She says: Is it true that the one who enters Islam has more faith than the one who entered Islam before? Honorable Shaykh?
Answer : No, it is not true. It may be so, or it may not be. A person sometimes finds strength in his faith, and sometimes it weakens; sometimes he is active in obedience, and sometimes he is lazy. This is a matter that depends on the person himself. As for being a Muslim from the start or a Muslim after disbelief, this does not indicate an increase or decrease in faith. Yes. May Allah reward you with good, Honorable Shaykh.
Answer : No, it is not true. It may be so, or it may not be. A person sometimes finds strength in his faith, and sometimes it weakens; sometimes he is active in obedience, and sometimes he is lazy. This is a matter that depends on the person himself. As for being a Muslim from the start or a Muslim after disbelief, this does not indicate an increase or decrease in faith. Yes. May Allah reward you with good, Honorable Shaykh.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2776- هل صحيح ان الذي يدخل في الأسلام بعد الكفر يكون أكثر إيماناً/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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