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

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How one may attain the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, through several means.

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The most important of these is, first, to perform what pleases Allah, the Exalted, and what He commands.

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And to avoid what incurs His displeasure and what He forbids.

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This is achieved by following the upright legislation brought by the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

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Allah, the Exalted, says: "And obey Allah and the Messenger that you may obtain mercy."

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And He, the Exalted, says: "And establish prayer and give zakat and obey the Messenger; that you may receive mercy."

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Second, showing mercy to creation and treating them with excellence.

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The Prophet, peace be upon him, said:

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"The merciful are shown mercy by the Most Merciful."

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"Show mercy to those on earth, and the One in heaven will show mercy to you."

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Narrated by Abu Dawud, al-Tirmidhi, and Ahmad, and authenticated by al-Albani.

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Third, reflecting upon the Noble Qur'an and listening attentively to it.

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Allah, the Exalted, says: "So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy."

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Fourth, seeking forgiveness (istighfar).

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Allah, the Exalted, says: "Why do you not seek forgiveness of Allah that you may receive mercy?"

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Fifth, reconciling between people.

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Allah, the Exalted, says: "The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers and fear Allah that you may receive mercy."

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