His statement: (They are of them) — does it imply that the children of disbelievers are disbelievers?
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The questioner : May Allah reward you. Does the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): imply that the children of disbelievers are disbelievers?
The Shaykh : The children of disbelievers, in this world, are disbelievers, and their ruling is the ruling of disbelievers, except for one who distinguishes himself and enters Islam, for he is a Muslim. As for the Hereafter, the correct view is that one who has not reached the age of accountability will be given a test on the Day of Resurrection, and Allah knows best what He will do with him; so whoever obeys will enter Paradise, and whoever disobeys will enter the Fire.
They are of them
هم منهمThe Shaykh : The children of disbelievers, in this world, are disbelievers, and their ruling is the ruling of disbelievers, except for one who distinguishes himself and enters Islam, for he is a Muslim. As for the Hereafter, the correct view is that one who has not reached the age of accountability will be given a test on the Day of Resurrection, and Allah knows best what He will do with him; so whoever obeys will enter Paradise, and whoever disobeys will enter the Fire.