Is the disbeliever, if he embraces Islam, credited with the good deeds he performed while in a state of disbelief?

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The questioner : Shaykh.

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : He performed deeds that benefited people, then he embraced Islam...

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : ... .

The Shaykh : This reward returns to him. For this reason, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

You accepted Islam with all the previous virtues that you practised.

أسلمت على ما أسلفت من الخير

Sahih Muslim 123a

Yes, indeed, yes?

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