And among them is that his mind is closed over him, so he does not know what he is saying due to extreme joy, sorrow, fear, or the like.
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The Shaykh : He said: "And among them—meaning among the impediments—is that his mind is closed over him, so he does not know what he is saying due to extreme joy, sorrow, fear, or the like". If his mind is closed over him, he is not held accountable for everything. Whatever closes the mind, its doer or speaker is not held accountable for it. What is its evidence?
"What is established in Sahih Muslim from Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 2747a" Did this man say a word that constitutes disbelief or not? He said: He said a word that constitutes disbelief, describing Allah as his slave and himself as Allah's Lord. But did he say it intentionally or not? No, he erred out of extreme joy. Likewise, if someone becomes angry until he goes beyond his limit and insults the religion or the like, he does not become a disbeliever because it was not by his choice. And Allah the Exalted has a vast mercy; He does not hold His servant accountable for what he cannot control. Allah the Exalted said: [Al-Baqarah 2:286] And when a person becomes angry, he is nearly overcome, to the point that he may take his property and break it, divorce his wives, and slaughter his livestock. Therefore, there is no ruling for the speech or action of one who is overcome by his state.
"What is established in Sahih Muslim from Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
