Faith and Disbelief
1,116 questions
What is the ruling on one who acts upon Allah's commands out of commitment to them, yet dislikes and is inwardly displeased with them, such as a woman who wears the hijab in obedience to Allah's command while disliking it?
What is the response of those who declare the abandonment of prayer to be disbelief to the Hadith of the slave girl in Sahih Muslim, in which the Messenger did not ask her about prayer, and affirmed her faith, knowing that they deem the abandonment of prayer to be disbelief outwardly and inwardly?
How will God hold accountable on the Day of Judgment the oppressor or wrongdoer who did not realize he was an oppressor or wrongdoer, such as one who believes he is in the right in daily dealings, or the Khawarij of this era who believe they are striving (in jihad), or followers of other religions who are certain of the truth of their faith, especially since they will say, "We did not intend to oppress, and we thought we were in the right"?
Is the absolute wish for death mentioned in Fatwa no. 47016 considered disbelief (kufr), and does one who wished for death multiple times in the past become a disbeliever (kafir)?
Is what Al-Yamani mentioned in the book "Al-Ibadah" — that whoever embraces Islam and then commits major shirk out of ignorance, forgetfulness,, or error is excused — considered valid? And can the root of the religion remain in that state, as Al-Mu'allimi believes?
Why is it that someone suspected of apostasy, such as a parent, is not directly confronted with this suspicion to advise them to repent, citing the saying "suspicion is a safeguard," instead of leaving them to die in a state of doubt, especially given the existence of numerous fatwas and examples that raise this type of suspicion?
Is a Muslim excused for being ignorant of the meaning of "La ilaha illa Allah" (There is no god but Allah), its obligations, conditions, nullifiers, and benefits, given the widespread heedlessness of many people regarding these details? Is knowledge of the implications of the testimony of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) an individual obligation upon every Muslim, for which they are not excused by ignorance? And what is the priority I should begin with when inviting people with hardened hearts who do not pray: should I begin by introducing them to "La ilaha illa Allah" and its implications, or by stirring their hearts to feel the greatness of Allah? And if the latter, what are the effective means to achieve that?
Is doubting, even for a moment, the attributes of Allah mentioned in Surat Al-Ikhlas considered disbelief, given that I immediately rectified it by saying, "There is no god but Allah, alone, without partner; to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise, and He is over all things competent"?
What is the ruling on wearing a cross for a displaced person in necessity who uses a forged passport so as not to be suspected?
What is the meaning of irja'?
Is using a security program on a mobile phone that moves with a stick in the shape of a magic wand considered disbelief (kufr)?
Is a person excused for being ignorant of the things that nullify Islam, such as tribalism, partisanship, and separating religion from politics?
What is the ruling on someone who said to certain individuals, "The Qur'an blinds them," or "The words (meaning the Qur'an) take them," or "I give them the words (meaning the Qur'an)," without thinking about what he said, then realized that it might not be permissible? And what is the ruling on someone who repeated these statements in the past without thinking or knowing their permissibility?
What is the difference between being secure from Allah's devices and lacking fear of Allah?
Is reviling Bani Hashim considered apostasy? Is preferring one tribe over Quraish considered apostasy? And what are the reasons for neglecting the rights of the Prophet's Household in this era, and why isn't the public made aware of the belief in their veneration and allegiance?
What should one do who is afflicted with misgivings regarding ablution and creed, and sometimes feels disbelief for going along with them, being a young man living in Europe who fears for his religion after having been committed?
What is the ruling on a man having sexual intercourse with his wife while they are completely naked in the open, in a place isolated from people's eyes?
Will God hold the one who commits suicide accountable for his intention, and will he be considered an apostate for believing he will die as a disbeliever? What is the ruling on one who commits suicide?
What is meant by Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah's statement that among the prerequisites of faith is not to show loyalty to the enemies of Allah, and that showing them loyalty is evidence of the absence of the obligatory faith in the heart?
What is the wisdom behind the gradual prohibition of alcohol, and is it possible to gradually prohibit its consumption for those who drink it now? And why is the prophetic gradualism not adopted as a sunnah for Muslims nowadays?
Is dreaming of meeting Western and Korean celebrities to invite them to Islam a noble dream worth striving and praying for? Does Allah love all whom He created and rejoice at the conversion of non-Muslims to Islam? Is the lack of complete devotion in prayer or during remembrance of Allah and drawing closer to Him a natural thing? Do seeking forgiveness and remembering Allah fulfill supplications, bring sustenance, and comfort the heart? Will Allah grant success to the one who strives diligently to achieve their dream?
Is a wife's statement to her husband, "I am an infidel"—out of anger at his repeated disbelief in her faith—considered an act of disbelief (kufr), and what is the impact of that on the marriage, given that the incident occurred years ago?
Does a Muslim apostatize if he utters a person's name instead of Allah's name in the phrase "I worship none but Allah," while in a state between wakefulness and sleep, knowing that he intended to mention Allah's name but his tongue slipped, and he immediately rectified the matter by mentioning Allah's name thereafter?
Does the vanishing of the hatred for a sin from the heart and the lack of hope in getting rid of it lead to disbelief (kufr)? And is there a consensus on this?