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A hadith and commentary.

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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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"Every child is born in a state of fitra (natural disposition)."

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The commentary:

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Ibn Rajab said:

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"Every child is born in a state of fitra,"

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which refers to the soundness of the heart,

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and the receptivity to the truth, which is Islam.

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However, the child is in dire need of that which perfects their intellectual and practical faculties,

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namely, beneficial knowledge and righteous deeds.

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Through this, one becomes a Muslim in actuality,

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after having been a Muslim in potentiality.