Does the cursing of the Divine Self, which comes in the form of an obsessive-compulsive whisper and is neither affirmed by the heart nor uttered verbally, expel one from the fold of Islam and invalidate good deeds?
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Allah forgives the believer for the whispers of the soul as long as he does not act upon them or speak them. The servant's fear of satanic thoughts is a sign of sound faith. Cursing is not among the manners of a believer. A believer is not one who slanders, curses, is obscene, or vulgar. Abusing a Muslim is فسوق (disobedience/sinfulness), and cursing a believer is like killing him. One must avoid cursing, remember Allah, and seek refuge in Him from Satan.
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