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Is it permissible to say: "So-and-so is a Muslimah, and Islam is innocent of her actions" to describe a woman who commits acts forbidden by Islamic law, such as listening to music, drinking alcohol, and immodest display, despite being a Muslimah?

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If the intent of the phrase "So-and-so is a Muslim, and Islam is innocent of her" is to declare the woman an apostate (takfir), then it is impermissible, because her sins are not acts of disbelief. It is not permissible to declare a Muslim an apostate unless they commit an act of disbelief, and the conditions are met, and the impediments are absent. However, if the intent is that Islam is innocent of the sins and transgressions committed by the woman, then this is correct, and it is supported by the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Whoever cheats is not from me," and "Whoever swears by trust is not from us." This does not mean that the doer is a disbeliever, but rather that their action is not part of Islam's guidance.

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