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

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Justice and balance in criticism and evaluation.

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Evaluation encompasses two meanings.

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The first is to clarify the value of a thing.

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The second is to rectify that which is crooked and provide guidance.

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It is incumbent upon a person, when they intend to evaluate and critique something,

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to adhere to justice in doing so.

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They must not wrong those they disagree with when criticizing them,

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by broadcasting all their faults and exaggerating them,

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while disparaging the good they possess,

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or by harboring ill assumptions about them and their intentions.

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Likewise, one should not exaggerate in praising those who align with one's own inclinations,

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to the point of justifying all their mistakes and turning a blind eye to them.

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The middle, just position in this regard,

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is for a person to approach the individual or group they wish to evaluate

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through fair and balanced study,

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without excess in optimism or pessimism,

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or in love or hatred.

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Rather, one should mention the virtues of the one being criticized so that they may be emulated,

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and mention their faults,

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so that they may be avoided and rectified.

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One should advise those who possess such faults with gentleness and affection.

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