1 00:00:00,180 --> 00:00:09,019 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah. 2 00:00:09,019 --> 00:00:13,369 The foundations for arriving at the truth. 3 00:00:13,369 --> 00:00:20,370 There are three essential foundations for arriving at the truth in any given issue or discussion. 4 00:00:20,370 --> 00:00:25,399 Sincerity for the sake of Allah and distancing oneself from the influence of the masses. 5 00:00:25,399 --> 00:00:28,399 And the application of thought and reason. 6 00:00:28,399 --> 00:00:32,399 All of this is encapsulated in the words of Allah the Almighty: 7 00:00:32,399 --> 00:00:35,429 Say, "I only advise you of one thing: 8 00:00:35,429 --> 00:00:41,429 That you stand for Allah, in pairs and individually, and then reflect." 9 00:00:41,429 --> 00:00:45,429 “Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I exhort you unto one thing only: that ye awake, for Allah's sake, by twos and singly, and then reflect: There is no madness in your comrade. He is naught else than a warner unto you in face of a terrific doom.” (34:46) 10 00:00:45,429 --> 00:00:50,429 “Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I exhort you unto one thing only: that ye awake, for Allah's sake, by twos and singly, and then reflect: There is no madness in your comrade. He is naught else than a warner unto you in face of a terrific doom.” (34:46) 11 00:00:50,429 --> 00:00:53,429 Its explanation is as follows: 12 00:00:53,429 --> 00:00:54,429 First: 13 00:00:54,429 --> 00:00:59,429 Sincerity for the sake of Allah and devotion to Him in the search for truth. 14 00:00:59,429 --> 00:01:02,429 This is indicated by the words of Allah the Almighty: 15 00:01:02,429 --> 00:01:04,430 "That you stand for Allah," 16 00:01:04,430 --> 00:01:07,430 Meaning, purely for the sake of Allah. 17 00:01:07,430 --> 00:01:09,430 Not out of tribalism or partisanship. 18 00:01:09,430 --> 00:01:14,430 Rather, it is to seek the truth and its manifestation, even if it comes from the tongue of an opponent. 19 00:01:14,430 --> 00:01:16,620 Second: 20 00:01:16,620 --> 00:01:19,620 Distancing oneself from the influence of the masses. 21 00:01:19,620 --> 00:01:22,620 This is guided by the words of Allah the Almighty: 22 00:01:22,620 --> 00:01:24,620 "In pairs and individually," 23 00:01:24,620 --> 00:01:28,620 Because large numbers and crowds cloud one's thoughts. 24 00:01:28,620 --> 00:01:30,620 They obscure insight. 25 00:01:30,620 --> 00:01:32,620 They hinder deliberation. 26 00:01:32,620 --> 00:01:34,620 Fairness diminishes within them. 27 00:01:34,620 --> 00:01:37,620 And fanaticism and tribalism increase. 28 00:01:37,620 --> 00:01:40,620 Therefore, a person should examine the issue by themselves, 29 00:01:40,620 --> 00:01:42,620 Or with one other person at most, 30 00:01:42,620 --> 00:01:44,620 So that they may review one another, 31 00:01:44,620 --> 00:01:47,620 Far removed from the influence of the mob mentality, 32 00:01:47,620 --> 00:01:50,620 Which follows impulsive reactions. 33 00:01:50,620 --> 00:01:53,040 Third: 34 00:01:53,040 --> 00:01:56,040 Knowledge and the application of thought and reason. 35 00:01:56,040 --> 00:01:59,040 This is guided by the words of Allah the Almighty: 36 00:01:59,040 --> 00:02:01,040 "Then reflect." 37 00:02:01,040 --> 00:02:04,040 For reflection, knowledge, and the application of reason 38 00:02:04,040 --> 00:02:07,040 Are what complete the divine methodology 39 00:02:07,040 --> 00:02:09,039 For arriving at the truth, 40 00:02:09,039 --> 00:02:11,039 And distinguishing guidance from misguidance. 41 00:02:11,039 --> 00:02:13,039 Thus, it is necessary for a person 42 00:02:13,039 --> 00:02:16,039 To be qualified from a scholarly perspective 43 00:02:16,039 --> 00:02:19,039 To research the matter or issue in which they wish 44 00:02:19,039 --> 00:02:21,039 To know the truth. 45 00:02:21,039 --> 00:02:23,039 And they must be well-informed 46 00:02:23,039 --> 00:02:25,039 Regarding the state of this issue, 47 00:02:25,039 --> 00:02:27,039 And the aspects of disagreement within it, 48 00:02:27,039 --> 00:02:31,039 Otherwise, there would be no hoped-for benefit in reflection.