If one of them says, "I prioritize Arabness over Islam," does this indicate that this is what is most prominent in his heart by placing this before that?

The questioner : It is a ruling, O Shaykh. Which state are you prioritizing? If Islam and Arabness are combined, for example, if we say, "I prioritize Arabness over Islam," is this considered, I mean, is there evidence of the heart's condition in this?

The Shaykh : What did he say?

The questioner : He said, "Arabness first." He was asked, meaning, which comes first, Islam or Arabness? So he said, "Arabness."

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : Does this wording imply a condition of the heart?

The Shaykh : We ask him what he means by Arabness, may Allah reward you, because these are elastic words. You see the Muslims covering themselves with words.

The questioner : Yes, that is what I intend.

The Shaykh : Yes, and that is what I intend.

The questioner : Even if he says something, the words must be examined.

The Shaykh : Yes, so if he defines the word Arabness in a way that implies it is a religion and that he prioritizes it over Islam, that is disbelief itself.