1 00:00:00,180 --> 00:00:08,509 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah. 2 00:00:08,509 --> 00:00:12,439 Divine laws are of two types. 3 00:00:12,439 --> 00:00:16,640 Divine laws are divided into two major categories. 4 00:00:16,640 --> 00:00:18,039 First: 5 00:00:18,039 --> 00:00:22,440 The cosmic laws observed in the horizons and within the human soul. 6 00:00:22,440 --> 00:00:28,440 And the precise, fixed, and consistent system to which they are fundamentally subject. 7 00:00:28,440 --> 00:00:33,439 Allah the Exalted has counted them among His visible and tangible signs. 8 00:00:33,439 --> 00:00:40,340 He directs attention toward them so that one may derive lessons for faith in Allah, the Creator, and His supreme attributes. 9 00:00:40,340 --> 00:00:42,340 The Exalted says: 10 00:00:42,340 --> 00:00:52,340 “Lo! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of night and day, and the ships which run upon the sea with that which is of use to men, and the water which Allah sendeth down from the sky, thereby reviving the earth after its death, and dispersing all kinds of beasts therein, and (in) the ordinance of the winds, and the clouds obedient between heaven and earth: are signs (of Allah's Sovereignty) for people who have sense.” (2:164) 11 00:00:52,340 --> 00:01:00,340 “Lo! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of night and day, and the ships which run upon the sea with that which is of use to men, and the water which Allah sendeth down from the sky, thereby reviving the earth after its death, and dispersing all kinds of beasts therein, and (in) the ordinance of the winds, and the clouds obedient between heaven and earth: are signs (of Allah's Sovereignty) for people who have sense.” (2:164) 12 00:01:00,539 --> 00:01:04,540 And He dispersed therein every kind of creature. 13 00:01:04,540 --> 00:01:13,659 “Lo! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of night and day, and the ships which run upon the sea with that which is of use to men, and the water which Allah sendeth down from the sky, thereby reviving the earth after its death, and dispersing all kinds of beasts therein, and (in) the ordinance of the winds, and the clouds obedient between heaven and earth: are signs (of Allah's Sovereignty) for people who have sense.” (2:164) 14 00:01:13,659 --> 00:01:16,659 These laws are accessible to everyone. 15 00:01:16,659 --> 00:01:20,159 They are understood by both the Muslim and the disbeliever. 16 00:01:20,159 --> 00:01:24,159 Whoever among them is more diligent, active, and inquisitive regarding them, 17 00:01:24,159 --> 00:01:30,159 And whoever among them is more observant and comprehensive in grasping their aspects and details, 18 00:01:30,359 --> 00:01:32,359 For this knowledge is common to all. 19 00:01:32,359 --> 00:01:35,359 Muslims possess no exclusive claim to any part of it. 20 00:01:35,359 --> 00:01:39,359 Indeed, the disbelievers may perhaps have a greater grasp of it, 21 00:01:39,359 --> 00:01:43,359 As indicated by the saying of Allah the Exalted: 22 00:01:43,359 --> 00:01:47,359 “We shall show them Our portents on the horizons and within themselves until it will be manifest unto them that it is the Truth. Doth not thy Lord suffice, since He is Witness over all things?” (41:53) 23 00:01:47,359 --> 00:01:51,359 “We shall show them Our portents on the horizons and within themselves until it will be manifest unto them that it is the Truth. Doth not thy Lord suffice, since He is Witness over all things?” (41:53) 24 00:01:51,359 --> 00:01:54,359 Where the pronoun in His saying "We will show them" refers 25 00:01:54,359 --> 00:01:58,359 To the disbelievers mentioned in the preceding verse. 26 00:01:58,560 --> 00:02:03,560 “Bethink you: If it is from Allah and ye reject it - Who is further astray than one who is at open feud (with Allah)?” (41:52) 27 00:02:03,560 --> 00:02:07,560 “Bethink you: If it is from Allah and ye reject it - Who is further astray than one who is at open feud (with Allah)?” (41:52) 28 00:02:07,560 --> 00:02:10,599 Even though Muslims are the most deserving 29 00:02:10,599 --> 00:02:12,599 Of understanding these laws, 30 00:02:12,599 --> 00:02:16,599 And of taking the lead in the fields of science related to them, 31 00:02:16,599 --> 00:02:20,599 From astronomy, medicine, and engineering, to other disciplines, 32 00:02:20,599 --> 00:02:22,599 This is in order to lead the world, 33 00:02:22,599 --> 00:02:25,599 By virtue of Allah having made them successors on earth, 34 00:02:25,800 --> 00:02:28,800 And having entrusted them with the burden of responsibility, 35 00:02:28,800 --> 00:02:32,800 And directing humanity toward the worship of Allah alone, 36 00:02:32,800 --> 00:02:36,020 In accordance with the comprehensive concept of worship. 37 00:02:36,020 --> 00:02:39,020 Second: Social laws. 38 00:02:39,020 --> 00:02:43,020 These are the laws that Allah has established to govern human life, 39 00:02:43,020 --> 00:02:47,020 And through which Allah manages their affairs and conditions, 40 00:02:47,020 --> 00:02:49,020 Such as the laws of happiness and misery, 41 00:02:49,020 --> 00:02:51,020 Ease and hardship, 42 00:02:51,020 --> 00:02:53,020 Guidance and misguidance, 43 00:02:53,020 --> 00:02:55,020 Victory and defeat, 44 00:02:55,020 --> 00:02:57,219 And so on.