A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Self-reflection and revision.
Self-reflection is a praiseworthy trait.
Because it is based on examining the soul and holding it to account.
To discern what is for it and what is against it.
So that the servant remains in a state of continuous self-evaluation.
And remains steadfast upon the truth.
While abandoning anything that contradicts the Book and the Sunnah.
This applies at the level of the individual.
Just as this commendable reflection.
Also applies at the level of Islamic groups and factions.
By examining their conditions and their trajectory.
And the extent of their proximity to or distance from the Book and the Sunnah.
In terms of knowledge, practice, and spiritual state.
Among the forms of such reflection.
Is returning to the truth once its evidence becomes clear.
And desisting from falsehood once its invalidity is manifest.
An example of this is the statement of ‘Umar, may Allah be pleased with him,
In his instruction to Abu Musa al-Ash‘ari,
When he appointed him as a judge:
"Do not let a judgment you rendered today,
Which you have since reconsidered and been guided to the correct path regarding,
Prevent you from returning to the truth.
For the truth is eternal,
And nothing can invalidate the truth.
Indeed, returning to the truth
Is better than persisting in falsehood."
A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.