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The essence of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah

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Truth is not known by the abundance of its followers.

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The truth is not to be proven by the multitude of its adherents.

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Nor does the scarcity of those following a matter indicate that it is not truth.

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Rather, the verses indicate the opposite.

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Allah the Almighty says:

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“If thou obeyedst most of those on earth they would mislead thee far from Allah's way. They follow naught but an opinion, and they do but guess.” (6:116)

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And He the Almighty says:

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"And most of mankind, though you strive, will not believe."

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Truth is known and evidenced

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Through the paths that lead to it: revelation, innate disposition, and reason.

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And truth is not known by men.

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Rather, men are known by the truth.

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And the community is that which conforms to the truth,

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Even if you are alone.

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The essence of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah