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

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In Tawhid, there is a transformation from chaos to order.

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Faith in Allah and His Oneness,

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is the turning point in human life.

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It shifts one from servitude to various forces, objects, and worldly considerations,

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to a single servitude to Allah, the One, the Exalted.

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A servitude that elevates the soul above all things,

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and above every worldly consideration.

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It moves the human being from their chaos and fragmentation,

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to order and a unified purpose and goal.

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For without Tawhid, humanity would not know for itself,

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a straight path nor a consistent end,

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nor would it know a focal point around which to gather,

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with seriousness and equality.

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Just as all of existence gathers and is organized,

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by submission to the will of Allah, the One, the Irresistible,

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in accordance with His laws and consistent Sunnah.

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Allah the Exalted said:

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“If there were therein gods beside Allah, then verily both (the heavens and the earth) had been disordered. Glorified be Allah, the Lord of the Throne, from all that they ascribe (unto Him).” (21:22)

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“If there were therein gods beside Allah, then verily both (the heavens and the earth) had been disordered. Glorified be Allah, the Lord of the Throne, from all that they ascribe (unto Him).” (21:22)

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Thus, the statement "La ilaha illa Allah" (There is no god but Allah),

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is a complete way of life.

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It encompasses the doctrinal aspect,

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the devotional aspect,

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and the practical behavioral aspect of a person's life.

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The heart finds neither rest nor tranquility except through Tawhid,

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as it realizes that there is nothing worthy of being loved for its own sake except Allah,

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and nothing worthy of being sought for its own sake except Allah.

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And that everything else that is loved or sought besides Allah,

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must be subordinate to the will and love of Allah.

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Everything in reality finds its ultimate end in Allah, the Almighty and Majestic,

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as He, the Exalted, said:

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“And that thy Lord, He is the goal;” (53:42)

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For beyond Him, glory be to Him, there is no goal to be sought, nor is there any final destination.