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

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The meaning of sincerity toward the Book of Allah the Exalted.

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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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"The religion is sincerity."

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We asked, "To whom, O Messenger of Allah?"

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He replied, "To Allah, His Book, His Messenger,

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to the leaders of the Muslims, and to their common folk."

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Narrated by Muslim.

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Sincerity toward the Book of Allah the Exalted

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includes believing that it is the speech of Allah the Exalted and His revelation,

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that nothing from the speech of creation resembles it,

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and that no one is capable of producing anything like it.

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It includes honoring it and reciting it as it ought to be recited,

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by articulating its letters correctly and beautifying them,

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and by having khushu' (humility and focus) while doing so.

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It includes affirming the reports contained within it,

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and adhering to the rulings it contains.

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It includes magnifying it, taking heed of its admonitions and parables,

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and reflecting upon its wonders.

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It includes knowing its sciences,

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such as its clear (muhkam) and ambiguous (mutashabih) verses,

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its general (amm) and specific (khas) rulings,

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and its abrogating (nasikh) and abrogated (mansukh) verses,

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and all else pertaining to that.

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Defending it,

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by refuting the interpretations of those who distort it,

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and responding to those who attack it.

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It includes ruling by it and seeking judgment through it,

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and rejecting any laws or statutes that contradict it.

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