Explanation of al-Aqidah al-Wasitiyya – Lesson 64

Lesson 64:They believe that Imaan increases with obedience and decreases with disobedience.However, alongside this, they do not rule the People of the Qiblah as disbelievers because of every sin, or every major sin, (mutlaq al-ma’asi wal-kaba'ir) that they may commit as done by the Khawarij. Rather, brotherhood in Imaan remains even in the presence of sins, as Allah, Glorious is He, says in the verse dealing with retribution: 'But if someone is absolved by his brother, blood money should be claimed with correctness.' [al-Baqarah: 178]  And He says: 'If two parties of the believers fight, make peace between them. But if one of them attacks the other unjustly, fight the attackers until they revert to Allah's command. If they revert, make peace between them with justice, and be even-handed. Allah loves those who are even-handed. The believers are brothers to one another, so makereconciliation between your brothers. [al-Hujurat: 9-10]Lesson Notes: ⁠⁠sc.isb.org.au/aw-nts⁠Lesson Date: 13/11/2024