What are the nullifiers of Islam, whether they are verbal, practical, or creedal?
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The questioner : What are the nullifiers of Islam, whether they are verbal, practical, or creedal?
The Shaykh : The nullifiers of Islam: Everything that contradicts Islam is a nullifier of it, but contradiction is divided into two types: partial contradiction and total contradiction. So, when the Lawgiver designates something as disbelief, we look to see if this contradicts Islam totally, based on the circumstances accompanying this designation. If it does, it is major shirk (associating partners with Allah) that expels one from the religion. If it contradicts Islam only in this specific issue, it is not a nullifier in an absolute sense. So, the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him):Sahih Muslim 64a When we look at his saying: one might say: "Whoever fights a Muslim is a disbeliever, a disbeliever who is expelled from the religion." But upon reflection, we find that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: meaning that fighting is a type of disbelief, not major shirk (associating partners with Allah). This is supported by the saying of Allah the Exalted: [Al-Hujurat 49:9-10] Thus, Allah made all three groups brothers: the one fighting, the other defending, and the one mediating. [Al-Hujurat 49:10] So, this contradiction is not a total nullifier, but rather a trait of disbelief in the person, not absolute disbelief. And when we look at the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Sahih Muslim 82b and his saying: Sunan Ibn Majah 1079Sahih (Darussalam) we know that the disbelief here is major shirk (associating partners with Allah) that contradicts Islam totally. This is because of the "barrier" between the man and shirk (associating partners with Allah) and disbelief. The barrier implies that each side is completely separated and distinct from the other, not combining with it in anything, due to the distinct limit indicated by the barrier: Sahih Muslim 82b And similarly his saying: Sunan Ibn Majah 1079Sahih (Darussalam) meaning that the covenant between Muslims and disbelievers is prayer. So, whoever prays is a believer, and whoever does not pray is a disbeliever. The barrier implies complete separation. So, the conclusion is: The nullifiers of Islam are divided into two types: major nullifiers, which expel a person from Islam, and minor nullifiers, which do not expel a person from Islam but are a trait of disbelief.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : The nullifiers of Islam: Everything that contradicts Islam is a nullifier of it, but contradiction is divided into two types: partial contradiction and total contradiction. So, when the Lawgiver designates something as disbelief, we look to see if this contradicts Islam totally, based on the circumstances accompanying this designation. If it does, it is major shirk (associating partners with Allah) that expels one from the religion. If it contradicts Islam only in this specific issue, it is not a nullifier in an absolute sense. So, the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him):
Abusing a Muslim is an outrage and fighting against him is unbelief
سباب المسلم فسوق، وقتاله كفرFighting him is disbelief
قتاله كفرFighting him is disbelief
قتاله كفر(9) And if two factions among the believers should fight, then make settlement between the two. But if one of them oppresses the other, then fight against the one that oppresses until it returns to the ordinance of Allah. And if it returns, then make settlement between them in justice and act justly. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly. (10) The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And fear Allah that you may receive mercy.
وَإِنْ طَائِفَتَانِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ اقْتَتَلُوا فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَهُمَا فَإِنْ بَغَتْ إِحْدَاهُمَا عَلَى الأُخْرَى فَقَاتِلُوا الَّتِي تَبْغِي حَتَّى تَفِيءَ إِلَى أَمْرِ اللَّهِ فَإِنْ فَاءَتْ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَهُمَا بِالْعَدْلِ وَأَقْسِطُوا إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُقْسِطِينَ * إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْThe believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers
إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْBetween man and polytheism and unbelief is the abandonment of salat.
بين الرجل وبين الشرك والكفر ترك الصلاةThe covenant that distinguishes between us and them is prayer; so whoever leaves it, he has committed Kufr.
العهد الذي بيننا وبينهم الصلاة فمن تركها فقد كفرBetween man and polytheism and unbelief is the abandonment of salat.
بين الرجل وبين الشرك والكفر ترك الصلاةThe covenant that distinguishes between us and them is prayer; so whoever leaves it, he has committed Kufr.
العهد الذي بيننا وبينهم الصلاة، فمن تركها فقد كفرThe questioner : May Allah reward you with good.