Q
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Islamic Studies The Five Pillars of Islam – First Pillar: Shahadah (Kalimah Tayyibah)
According to a Hadith in Tirmidhi, what is the ruling on a person who abandons Salah completely?
Explanation
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The covenant between us and the disbelievers is Salah; whoever abandons it has become a disbeliever." (Tirmidhi). Completely abandoning Salah is treated with utmost severity.
Reference: Five Pillars of Islam Notes , Page 2
Hint
This Hadith in Tirmidhi uses the word "kafir" — disbeliever.