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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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Returning to the truth.

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Among the most important qualities of one who traverses the path to Allah

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is returning to the truth once it becomes clear to him that he was previously in opposition to it.

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Let a person’s motto in this regard be

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the statement of ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him,

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in his testament to Abu Musa al-Ash‘ari, may Allah be pleased with him, regarding judgment and adjudication:

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"Returning to the truth is better than persisting in falsehood."

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This is what we express today by saying:

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"Returning to the truth is a virtue."

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Among the most important things that help a person commit to returning to the truth, after seeking Allah’s aid in that,

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is, first, not to be biased toward one’s own self, mistakes, and whims.

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One should be pleased, not angered, by those who point out one’s faults.

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As ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said:

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"The most beloved of people to me is the one who points out my faults to me."

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Second, the continuous review of one’s statements, actions, and positions,

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and ensuring their conformity with the Shari‘ah.

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Third, avoiding sycophancy or compromise when speaking the truth and adhering to it,

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and rejecting whatever contradicts it.

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Fourth, constant self-reckoning and hastening toward sincere repentance.