Question:

Is it permissible to use the term “Mutaslim” (pseudo-Muslim / one who pretends to be a Muslim) for a Muslim, and specifically for du’at (callers to Islam)?

Answer:

Look here, my brother! It seems to me from this question and the previous one that this phenomenon exists in your country.

The Questioner:

It is very common, O Sheikh!

The Sheikh:

We do not have that here; with us, there is a Muslim, not a “Mutaslim.” But do not be surprised, do not be surprised, do not be surprised. Were the hypocrites not the ones who would say to the believers when they gave generously in charity: “This person is showing off,” and when they gave a little: “Allah is in no need of your charity”? They accused the Muslims of hypocrisy and other things. Do not be surprised; the enemy is an enemy who wants to alienate people by any means. It is not permissible to accuse Muslims and say “Mutaslim”—meaning that they are Muslims in appearance only—for this is forbidden.