Are the nullifiers of Islam mentioned by Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab correct or do they need reconsideration? Is hating the religion disbelief? And does the Sheikh's citing of the nullification of deeds indicate disbelief?
Whoever hates Allah's ruling and dislikes His law commits disbelief, and their deeds are nullified. This has been stated in numerous Quranic verses. Ibn Al-Qayyim emphasized that faith is not established except by making the Messenger (peace be upon him) the judge in all matters, and by being content with his ruling and submitting to it absolutely, without any discomfort or opposition.
The nullification of deeds can occur through disbelief that expels one from the faith, as in His (Allah's) saying: "And whoever disbelieves in faith—then [surely] his work has become worthless." It can also occur through actions and words that do not expel one from the faith but nullify deeds, such as abandoning the Asr prayer or reminding someone of a gift given.
Ibn Al-Qayyim mentioned that corrupting factors for deeds are numerous, such as showing off (riya'), not following the Sunnah, and reminding others of good deeds. A Muslim must beware of sins that nullify their good deeds without them realizing it.
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