The Meaning of His Saying: “And Even If He Claims to Be a Muslim”
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: It is mentioned in the hadith, “And even if he claims to be a Muslim.” The question is: What is intended?
Answer:
That is, complete faith. What is its meaning? That he is a disbeliever, meaning that he is a Muslim, meaning complete, complete Islam. Yes. And he testifies to himself. And Allah the Exalted knows best. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad. Allah, and may Allah send blessings upon him until it becomes a burden among the burdens of the Day of Resurrection. And this is because
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: It is mentioned in the hadith, “And even if he claims to be a Muslim.” The question is: What is intended?
Answer:
That is, complete faith. What is its meaning? That he is a disbeliever, meaning that he is a Muslim, meaning complete, complete Islam. Yes. And he testifies to himself. And Allah the Exalted knows best. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad. Allah, and may Allah send blessings upon him until it becomes a burden among the burdens of the Day of Resurrection. And this is because
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، شرح كتاب الفرقان /١٤/الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (14:45)
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