What is the ruling on one who is afflicted with satanic whispers that insult and cast doubt upon a شيخ (religious scholar) and cause him physical pain? Is this considered disbelief (kufr) and does it necessitate reaffirming the Shahadatain (declaration of faith)? And does delaying the action mentioned in the question also count as such?
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What you are experiencing is merely a whisper (waswasah) that does not affect faith; rather, disliking and being repelled by it is a clear sign of faith, as stated in the prophetic tradition: "That is clear faith." Thus, deeming these thoughts significant and fearing them intensely is proof of the completeness of faith.
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