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A summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah

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Taking means does not mean relying solely on them.

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Taking means is based on the principle that one of Allah's established ways is the connection of outcomes to their causes.

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It does not mean relying solely on them or being attached to them.

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Without believing that the realization of a matter is by Allah's will and wisdom.

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Meaning, no one should believe that as long as they have taken the necessary means,

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then what they intended must come to pass, without needing Allah's will in that.

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This attachment to means in that manner is considered polytheism (shirk).

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Just as completely abandoning means is forbidden in the Sharia,

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and denying their effect contradicts reason.

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For means have an effect on outcomes,

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but only after Allah's will and decree.

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Just as the servant has a will and desire,

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which is after Allah's will and decree.

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A summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah