1 00:00:00,180 --> 00:00:08,640 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah. 2 00:00:08,640 --> 00:00:13,640 The fundamental principle of upbringing within the Islamic methodology. 3 00:00:13,640 --> 00:00:21,570 This principle is love for Allah and His Messenger, and receiving guidance from them. 4 00:00:21,570 --> 00:00:29,570 “Say, (O Muhammad, to mankind): If ye love Allah, follow me; Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (3:31) 5 00:00:29,570 --> 00:00:32,570 And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. 6 00:00:32,570 --> 00:00:40,570 It also entails rejecting any source of guidance that contradicts the commands and concepts ordained by Allah and His Messenger. 7 00:00:40,570 --> 00:00:46,630 For the word of Allah the Exalted and the word of His Messenger, peace be upon him, 8 00:00:46,630 --> 00:00:50,630 are the primary sources of direction, upbringing, and education. 9 00:00:50,630 --> 00:00:55,299 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.