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What is the meaning of acknowledging disbelief upon hearing insults to God, and is merely sitting considered an acknowledgment? What is the Sharia measure for knowing if one has fallen into disbelief? Is ghusl and repentance obligatory when in doubt about disbelief, and does doubt about it keep a Muslim in his Islam? Is a Muslim considered a disbeliever if he doubts his belief in something that might lead to disbelief? Is feeling joy upon hearing insults to God or religion considered disbelief, and does it require renewing the marriage contract?

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Silence regarding an evil act does not constitute approval of the perpetrator at all, even if the silent person is sinful. "No statement is attributed to one who is silent." Silence regarding the denunciation of one who insults Allah the Almighty is not disbelief that expels one from the faith, but it is a sin. As for being pleased with an insult to Allah, that is undoubtedly disbelief. Whispers (waswasah) are not considered disbelief as long as the person dislikes them; rather, disliking them is a sign of strong faith. You should cast off these whispers, frequently remember Allah, supplicate, and occupy yourself with what benefits you.

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