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Is it considered disbelief to be embarrassed by what Allah has revealed? And is it considered disbelief to dislike a ruling without disliking the thing itself from what Allah has revealed, such as a woman disliking thick beards or veiled women, without disliking the ruling itself? And is repentance obligatory before prayer for one who dislikes what Allah has revealed or contradicts the doctrine of Al-Wala' wal-Bara' (loyalty and disavowal)?

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Heartfelt hatred and dislike of the rulings of Islam are signs of disbelief and misguidance, whereas love for the religion and its teachings are signs of the perfection of faith. Allah has condemned those who dislike the religion in numerous verses. However, a natural aversion to some rulings due to their difficulty, while still submitting to them, is not considered disbelief. The Companions' dislike for jihad was a natural aversion, not a dislike for Allah's command. Repentance from disbelief-related dislike is obligatory by returning from the state of apostasy, and repentance is valid through abandoning the sin, feeling remorse, and resolving not to return to it.

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