1 00:00:00,180 --> 00:00:08,990 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah. 2 00:00:08,990 --> 00:00:11,990 The difference between truthfulness (sidq) and sincerity (ikhlas). 3 00:00:11,990 --> 00:00:16,760 The difference between truthfulness and sincerity in the realm of creed. 4 00:00:16,760 --> 00:00:22,760 Truthfulness is the opposite of the complete absence of the intention to seek the countenance of Allah through one's deeds. 5 00:00:22,760 --> 00:00:24,760 Such as one who believes or prays while being a liar. 6 00:00:24,760 --> 00:00:27,760 This is hypocrisy of the heart. 7 00:00:27,760 --> 00:00:33,859 As for sincerity, its opposite is the failure to single out Allah alone in one's intention and orientation. 8 00:00:33,859 --> 00:00:38,859 Such as one who believes and prays while directing that toward someone else alongside Allah. 9 00:00:38,859 --> 00:00:42,979 Among the ways to distinguish between truthfulness and sincerity is also the fact that 10 00:00:42,979 --> 00:00:46,979 Truthfulness is not restricted to creed alone. 11 00:00:46,979 --> 00:00:51,979 Rather, it also pertains to speech—which is the most common usage—and to actions. 12 00:00:51,979 --> 00:00:56,979 Therefore, in proportion to a person’s realization of the branches of faith and its deeds, 13 00:00:56,979 --> 00:01:02,979 Is their share of truthfulness, until they reach the rank of the truthful (siddiqiyyah). 14 00:01:02,979 --> 00:01:07,980 As for sincerity, it is a purely inward act of the heart. 15 00:01:07,980 --> 00:01:11,980 Only its effects manifest upon the limbs. 16 00:01:11,980 --> 00:01:14,269 Despite this, 17 00:01:14,269 --> 00:01:17,269 It is possible, with some latitude and flexibility, 18 00:01:17,269 --> 00:01:22,269 To use one term or its opposite in place of the other or its opposite. 19 00:01:22,269 --> 00:01:26,269 Thus, it may be said of the hypocrite that he is not sincere to Allah. 20 00:01:26,269 --> 00:01:31,269 Just as it may be said of the polytheist that he is untruthful in his faith.