1 00:00:00,180 --> 00:00:08,740 Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah 2 00:00:08,740 --> 00:00:12,820 The status of scholars in da'wah (invitation to Allah) 3 00:00:12,820 --> 00:00:17,820 Scholars stand at the forefront of those who call to Allah, the Mighty and Majestic. 4 00:00:17,820 --> 00:00:20,820 They are the conveyors of clear truth. 5 00:00:20,820 --> 00:00:24,820 And they are the ones who enjoin good and forbid evil. 6 00:00:24,820 --> 00:00:28,820 And upon them is the resistance of allegiance to the enemies of Allah. 7 00:00:28,820 --> 00:00:31,820 They are the role models for the rest of the callers. 8 00:00:31,820 --> 00:00:34,820 Thus, their obligation is greater than others. 9 00:00:34,820 --> 00:00:37,820 So, they have the obligation to explain the reality of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah). 10 00:00:37,820 --> 00:00:41,820 And what contradicts it from the various forms of shirk (associating partners with Allah). 11 00:00:41,820 --> 00:00:44,820 Shirk of veneration and shirk of equalization. 12 00:00:44,820 --> 00:00:48,820 And shirk of obedience and shirk of legislation. 13 00:00:48,820 --> 00:00:51,820 And shirk of guardianship and shirk of intercession. 14 00:00:51,820 --> 00:00:53,820 And so on. 15 00:00:53,820 --> 00:00:59,820 And they must proclaim the truth in the face of any unjust ruler or official. 16 00:00:59,820 --> 00:01:02,820 If they do not respond to them, 17 00:01:02,820 --> 00:01:07,819 then at the very least, they should distance themselves from them and reject their positions and stipends. 18 00:01:07,819 --> 00:01:10,819 And they should leave their gatherings. 19 00:01:10,819 --> 00:01:14,819 And they should have free professions by which they earn their livelihood. 20 00:01:14,819 --> 00:01:17,819 Far from the salaries of sultans.