Will God hold me accountable for uttering the word “normal” in response to a self-thought, knowing that deeds are judged by intentions and self-talk is forgiven unless acted upon or spoken?
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The questioner is experiencing intrusive thoughts (waswasah) and must be careful not to indulge them. A person is not held accountable for inner thoughts that the heart has not affirmed, nor for words uttered involuntarily under the influence of intrusive thoughts. Accountability is only for thoughts that the heart has affirmed and settled upon.
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