1 00:00:00,180 --> 00:00:08,960 The essence of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah 2 00:00:08,960 --> 00:00:16,109 Specifically, among the necessities of faith in our Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 3 00:00:16,109 --> 00:00:19,109 In addition to what has preceded concerning the [other] Messengers. 4 00:00:19,109 --> 00:00:24,109 We are obligated, first and foremost, concerning our Messenger specifically: 5 00:00:24,109 --> 00:00:26,109 To obey him in all that he commands. 6 00:00:26,109 --> 00:00:29,140 And to abstain from all that he forbids and warns against. 7 00:00:29,140 --> 00:00:30,140 Secondly, 8 00:00:30,140 --> 00:00:38,140 That we do not worship Allah except by what Allah has legislated for us through the tongue of His Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 9 00:00:38,140 --> 00:00:39,399 Thirdly, 10 00:00:39,399 --> 00:00:41,399 That we offer sincere advice to him. 11 00:00:41,399 --> 00:00:44,399 As the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 12 00:00:44,399 --> 00:00:47,399 "The religion is sincere advice." 13 00:00:47,399 --> 00:00:50,399 We asked, "To whom, O Messenger of Allah?" 14 00:00:50,399 --> 00:00:51,399 He replied: 15 00:00:51,399 --> 00:00:54,399 "To Allah, His Book, His Messenger," 16 00:00:54,399 --> 00:00:58,460 "And to the leaders of the Muslims and their common people." 17 00:00:58,460 --> 00:00:59,460 Narrated by Muslim. 18 00:00:59,460 --> 00:01:05,099 The essence of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah