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

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Strength.

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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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"The strong believer

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is better and more beloved to Allah

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than the weak believer,

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though there is good in both."

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Recorded by Muslim.

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This is a general expression

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that encompasses every form of strength,

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in all its goodness,

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and thus it includes military strength,

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physical strength,

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and strength in knowledge, understanding, and faith.

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Allah the Exalted said:

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"O Yahya,

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take the Scripture with strength."

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This concept expands

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to include a domain

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that might not occur to a person's mind:

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the strength of self-control

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and mastery

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over oneself during moments of anger.

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The Prophet, peace be upon him, said:

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"The strong person is not

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the one who can wrestle others down;

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rather, the strong person is the one who controls himself

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when he is angry."

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Agreed upon.

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A summary

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of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.