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

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Contemplating the reality of this world and the Hereafter.

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The first step on the path of spiritual wayfaring toward Allah the Exalted.

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Realizing the true nature of both this world and the Hereafter, and the relationship between them.

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Allah the Exalted has said:

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"Thus does Allah make clear to you the verses, that you might contemplate this world and the Hereafter."

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Regarding the meaning of this verse, Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said:

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It means contemplating the transience and perishability of this world.

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And the approach and permanence of the Hereafter.

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Al-Hasan said:

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By Allah, it is for those who contemplate it.

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So that one may know that this world is a place of trial, and then a place of passing.

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And so that one may know that the Hereafter is a place of recompense, and then a place of eternity.

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