What is the ruling on saying "I am pleased with Allah as my Lord" after the mu'adhdhin?

The Shaykh : He asks: Is it established that one should say, "I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) as my Prophet and Messenger," after the mu'adhdhin says, "I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah"? And what is the authenticity of the statement a person makes after finishing his supplication following the adhan: "You do not let a promise go unfulfilled"? Yes. The apparent meaning of the narration in Muslim is that he says this after finishing the second "I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah," saying, "I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Muhammad as my Messenger, and Islam as my religion." As for the narration "You do not let a promise go unfulfilled," some scholars consider it weak, but the correct view is that it is authentic. I understand, I understand. Yes, what do you say about a person who is told "I understand" as a lie, whether he answers or not?

The Shaykh : No. If one answers by gesture when asked verbally, perhaps he meant what some of the Companions did in the story of the two who gestured "yes." Some said, "Yes, he is truthful," while some gestured "yes." The important point is that it is recommended that when a person is asked verbally, he answer verbally. There is no doubt that this is part of proper conduct. Because this gesture is only for one who is too shy to speak. As for one who is not shy, let him say "yes." Did I understand? Yes. Zayd, add a little. Good. Salih ibn 'Abd Allah al-Jathim. Salih ibn 'Abd Allah al-Yaf.