What is the ruling on doubting whether one uttered a word of disbelief that came to mind without acting upon it? Is a Muslim held accountable for it? Is expiation obligatory for it? And what is the meaning of "unless he speaks of it" in the noble Hadith: "Indeed, Allah has forgiven my Ummah for whatever they contemplate within themselves, as long as they do not speak of it or act upon it"?

The whispers have reached a great extent with you, so you must turn away from them and not pay them any mind. They do not harm you nor affect the soundness of your faith as long as you dislike them and are averse to them. Rather, your dislike for them is proof of the soundness of your faith. Strive against yourself to get rid of them, and you will be rewarded for this struggle. What emanates from one afflicted by whispers under the influence of those whispers is pardoned because it is akin to someone who is coerced. The one who is held accountable for his speech if he utters disbelief is he whose heart is open to it and finds comfort in it. Cast away these whispers, for you will not be held accountable for any of them, and if something proceeds from you without choice, it does not harm you. Your faith is sound; these whispers have not affected it.