Takfeer: Between Extremism & Negligence

Lesson #6

The categories of People Regarding Takfeer

The second category: The Murji'ah and those who follow their way:

• They represent the negligent side of takfeer by claiming that anyone who says lā ilāha illā Allāh is a Muslim, regardless of their actions.
• The main doctrine of the Murji’ah is that they say sin does not harm Imaan, just as obedience does not benefit disbelief.
• They exclude deeds from being part of Imaan, or treat them only as a condition.
• They represent the opposite to the harshness of the Khawārij.

The third category: Ahlus Sunnah wal-Jamā‘ah.

• They represent the middle and correct path regarding takfeer.
• They reject both extremes: the Khawārij (who declare Muslims disbelievers for major sins) and the Murji’ah (who never declare anyone disbelievers).
• They say that whoever commits a clear nullifier of Islam (without a valid excuse, after being informed) is judged an apostate, even if he says lā ilāha illā Allāh and performs acts of worship.
• They define Imaan as: speech of the tongue, belief in the heart, and action with the limbs. It increases with obedience and decreases with disobedience.

Lesson Date: 03/09/2025