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Most People Are.....? || Sh. Khalid Issa & Sh. Jalal Chami || Ramadan Afternoons: 21 || 1447/2026

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Sheikh Khalid reveals that a person committing adultery or theft is not a believer at that moment—faith exits their heart.

This Ramadan afternoon episode features Sheikh Khalid Issa and Sheikh Jalal Chami discussing the Quranic perspective on faith and the majority of humanity. The scholars analyze multiple Quranic verses where Allah states that most people do not believe. They cite Surah Hud, Surah Yusuf, and Surah Ash-Shu'ara, noting how these verses conclude the stories of prophets like Noah, Salih, and Hud. The hosts explain that faith, or Iman, is the greatest pursuit but requires sincere effort and sacrifice many are unwilling to make. They reference Surah Al-Mu'minun, detailing the characteristics of successful believers who are humble in prayer and avoid evil speech. The conversation links strong faith directly to the performance of righteous deeds and avoidance of sin, using prophetic hadiths about honoring neighbors and guests. A hadith from Abu Hurayrah is mentioned, stating that a person committing adultery, theft, or drinking alcohol is not a believer at the moment of that sin. A key insight is that Iman fluctuates, increasing with obedience and decreasing with disobedience, requiring constant care. The scholars narrate how the Prophet's companions would gather specifically to increase their faith through remembrance and study. Ali bin Abi Talib is quoted saying patience in relation to faith is like the head to the body, without which faith has no value. Abdullah bin Rawah would invite others to "have faith for an hour" by remembering Allah. Malik bin Dinar's parable describes Iman as a small seedling that grows into a mountain-sized tree if nourished with beneficial knowledge and righteous deeds, but can be easily destroyed by sin if neglected. Another scholar, Khaitha Ibn Abdul Rahman, is cited saying faith flourishes with good deeds and withers with sins. The episode concludes with a warning hadith about future trials where a person could become a disbeliever by selling their religion for a small worldly price. The tone is educational and pastoral, delivered in a conversational style between two teachers. Listeners seeking religious instruction on strengthening Islamic faith and understanding Quranic themes would appreciate this episode. Those looking for non-religious content or theological debate would likely skip it.

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A clear Ramadan reminder that faith has to be strengthened before hardship puts it to the test.

Ramadan Afternoons frames iman as something that has to be tended, not assumed. The message keeps returning to the same simple point: obedience strengthens faith, while disobedience wears it down, so care has to begin before trouble arrives.

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