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Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah

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Beneficial exhortation

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Beneficial exhortation

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is that which, as previously mentioned, encompasses the style of encouragement and deterrence,

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and the combination of fear and hope.

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Beneficial exhortations

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are those that adhere to his guidance, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, in preaching,

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and avoid newly introduced and innovated means.

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Among the most important characteristics of the Prophetic guidance in preaching

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is, firstly,

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sincerity in one's exhortation for the sake of Allah the Almighty,

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and not seeking fame or praise from one's preaching,

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nor anything from the pleasures of this world.

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Secondly,

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not to speak except with knowledge and evidence,

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and to warn against speaking about Allah the Mighty and Majestic without knowledge,

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like those who cite fabricated and weak hadiths,

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Isra'iliyyat (tales from Jewish tradition), strange narratives, and false stories.

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Thirdly,

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to approach people with exhortation and not bore them.

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Fourthly,

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to avoid raising the voice and affected humility.

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Fifthly,

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that the preacher be a role model in his demeanor, conduct, worship, and creed.

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Sixthly,

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that he has prepared the elements of his exhortation before delivering it,

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so that it may be beneficial without causing distraction or prolonging the time.

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Seventhly,

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that the goal of every exhortation be two fundamental matters:

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The first

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is to inform people about their Lord, His Most Beautiful Names, and His High Attributes,

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and what that yields in terms of veneration, love,

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fear, hope,

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and other matters of the heart.

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The second

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is to teach people their individual obligations (fard 'ayn) concerning what is commanded and forbidden,

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and what results from them in terms of reward and punishment.

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Eighthly,

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to avoid affectation in clothing and adornment for people before the exhortation.

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Ninthly,

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not to take payment from people for one's preaching.

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This includes the extravagance and excessiveness in travel expenses,

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such as for transportation, food, or lodging,

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which are paid by those inviting the preacher.

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Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah