34- Considering anyone who practices Islam to be a Muslim
Q: Is the person who practices any of the teachings of Islam considered to be a Muslim? Does this depend on knowing their Aqidah (creed)?
A: Anyone who practices Islam should be judged as a Muslim. For example, if a person declares Shahadah (Testimony of Faith, i.e. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His Messenger) or prays in congregation, he is a Muslim. If it is proven otherwise, it is compulsory to advise and clarify matters for him. If he apostatizes from Islam, his case should be referred to the authorities who must ask him to repent; if he repents, all well and good, otherwise he will be subject to capital punishment. The Prophet (ﷺ) stated: Whoever changes their Din (religion) of Islam must be executed. (Related by Al-Bukhari in his Sahih (authentic) book of Hadith). In conclusion, whoever practices Islam is considered a Muslim. They should be guided to goodness, and unclear matters should be explained to them. If they show any signs of Kufr (disbelief), they should be treated as Kafirs (disbelievers). We ask Allah to keep us all safe and grant us well-being.
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Q: Is the person who practices any of the teachings of Islam considered to be a Muslim? Does this depend on knowing their Aqidah (creed)?
A: Anyone who practices Islam should be judged as a Muslim. For example, if a person declares Shahadah (Testimony of Faith, i.e. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His Messenger) or prays in congregation, he is a Muslim. If it is proven otherwise, it is compulsory to advise and clarify matters for him. If he apostatizes from Islam, his case should be referred to the authorities who must ask him to repent; if he repents, all well and good, otherwise he will be subject to capital punishment. The Prophet (ﷺ) stated: Whoever changes their Din (religion) of Islam must be executed. (Related by Al-Bukhari in his Sahih (authentic) book of Hadith). In conclusion, whoever practices Islam is considered a Muslim. They should be guided to goodness, and unclear matters should be explained to them. If they show any signs of Kufr (disbelief), they should be treated as Kafirs (disbelievers). We ask Allah to keep us all safe and grant us well-being.
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