WEBVTT 00:00:00.180 --> 00:00:08.769 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah. 00:00:08.769 --> 00:00:12.769 Knowledge of the Beautiful Names of Allah and His Exalted Attributes. 00:00:12.769 --> 00:00:15.769 This realizes both fear and hope. 00:00:15.769 --> 00:00:19.699 The more a servant knows of Allah, 00:00:19.699 --> 00:00:22.699 The more he fears and stands in awe of Him. 00:00:22.699 --> 00:00:25.699 As the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:00:25.699 --> 00:00:29.699 "Indeed, I am the most God-fearing and the most knowledgeable of Allah among you." 00:00:29.699 --> 00:00:31.699 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:00:31.699 --> 00:00:33.950 So, whoever knows Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, 00:00:33.950 --> 00:00:36.950 Through His Beautiful Names and Exalted Attributes, 00:00:36.950 --> 00:00:39.950 Will recognize the greatness and power of Allah, glorified be He. 00:00:39.950 --> 00:00:42.950 He will know that He hears all that can be heard, 00:00:42.950 --> 00:00:45.950 And sees all that can be seen. 00:00:45.950 --> 00:00:47.950 He will know His knowledge of the unseen and the manifest, 00:00:47.950 --> 00:00:50.950 And all that is concealed within hearts and souls. 00:00:50.950 --> 00:00:53.950 He will also know the greatness of Allah’s retribution 00:00:53.950 --> 00:00:55.950 Against those who disobey Him and associate partners with Him. 00:00:55.950 --> 00:00:57.950 Whoever knows all of this, 00:00:57.950 --> 00:00:59.950 And possesses a sound heart, 00:00:59.950 --> 00:01:01.950 It will inevitably instill in him 00:01:01.950 --> 00:01:03.950 Fear of Allah, the Exalted. 00:01:03.950 --> 00:01:06.950 And reverence for Him in both private and public. 00:01:06.950 --> 00:01:09.019 And since the angels are the most knowledgeable 00:01:09.019 --> 00:01:12.019 Of all creatures regarding Allah, the Glorified, and His attributes, 00:01:12.019 --> 00:01:15.019 They are the most fearful of Allah, the Exalted. 00:01:15.019 --> 00:01:18.019 As the Almighty and Majestic said: 00:01:18.019 --> 00:01:21.019 “He knoweth what is before them and what is behind them, and they cannot intercede except for him whom He accepteth, and they quake for awe of Him.” (21:28) 00:01:21.019 --> 00:01:24.180 Furthermore, knowledge of the Beautiful Names of Allah 00:01:24.180 --> 00:01:26.180 And His Exalted Attributes also realizes 00:01:26.180 --> 00:01:28.180 Hope. 00:01:28.180 --> 00:01:30.180 For whoever knows about his Lord 00:01:30.180 --> 00:01:32.180 That He is the Forgiving, the Loving, 00:01:32.180 --> 00:01:34.180 The Compassionate, the Bestower, 00:01:34.180 --> 00:01:36.180 The Near, the One who answers prayers, 00:01:36.180 --> 00:01:39.180 Who rejoices at the repentance of His servant, 00:01:39.180 --> 00:01:42.180 Whoever knows all this about his Lord, 00:01:42.180 --> 00:01:45.180 His hope in Him and His reward will intensify. 00:01:45.180 --> 00:01:48.180 He recognizes the saying of Allah, the Exalted: 00:01:48.180 --> 00:01:51.180 “And when My servants question thee concerning Me, then surely I am nigh. I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he crieth unto Me. So let them hear My call and let them trust in Me, in order that they may be led aright.” (2:186) 00:01:51.180 --> 00:01:53.180 "Indeed, I am near." 00:01:53.180 --> 00:01:56.180 “And when My servants question thee concerning Me, then surely I am nigh. I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he crieth unto Me. So let them hear My call and let them trust in Me, in order that they may be led aright.” (2:186) 00:01:56.180 --> 00:01:58.180 "So let them respond to Me." 00:01:58.180 --> 00:02:01.180 “And when My servants question thee concerning Me, then surely I am nigh. I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he crieth unto Me. So let them hear My call and let them trust in Me, in order that they may be led aright.” (2:186) 00:02:01.180 --> 00:02:04.180 Thus, he seeks the nearness of Allah and finds comfort in Him, 00:02:04.180 --> 00:02:07.180 And calls upon Him with everything he loves.