The third is that whoever does not declare the polytheists to be unbelievers, doubts their disbelief, or considers their doctrine correct has disbelieved.

The fourth is that whoever believes that the guidance of anyone other than the Prophet—peace and blessings be upon him—is more perfect than his guidance, or that anyone else’s judgment is better than his judgment, is an unbeliever—like those who prefer the rule of false authorities to the rule of Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He.

The fifth is that whoever hates anything brought by the Messenger—peace and blessings be upon him—even if he acts upon it, has disbelieved. Allah Most High says: “That is because they detested what Allah revealed, so He rendered their deeds worthless.” 1.

The sixth is that whoever mocks anything in the religion of the Messenger—peace and blessings be upon him—or mocks its reward or punishment has disbelieved. The evidence is the saying of Allah Most High: “Say, ‘Was it Allah, His signs, and His Messenger that you were mocking? Make no excuses; you have indeed disbelieved after having believed.’” 2.

The seventh is magic, including magic intended to cause aversion or attraction. Whoever practices it or approves of it has disbelieved. The evidence is the saying of Allah Most High: “Yet the two would not teach anyone without first saying, ‘We are only a trial, so do not disbelieve.’” 3.

The eighth is supporting the polytheists and assisting them against the Muslims. The evidence is the saying of Allah Most High: “Whoever among you takes them as allies is surely one of them. Indeed, Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people.” 4.

The ninth is that whoever believes that some people may depart from the revealed law of Muhammad—peace and blessings be upon him—is an unbeliever. Allah Most High says: “Whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted from him