Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (955) | The term victory
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Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah
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The term "nasr" (victory/help)
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The term "nasr" appears in the Qur'an with multiple meanings.
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These are variations of meaning, not contradictions.
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And among these meanings:
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First, relief or a way out.
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"Or do you think that you will enter Paradise
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and the example of those who passed before you has not yet come to you?
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They were afflicted with hardship and distress"
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“Or think ye that ye will enter paradise while yet there hath not come unto you the like of (that which came to) those who passed away before you? Affliction and adversity befell them, they were shaken as with earthquake, till the messenger (of Allah) and those who believed along with him said: When cometh Allah's help? Now surely Allah's help is nigh.” (2:214)
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"Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near."
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“Or think ye that ye will enter paradise while yet there hath not come unto you the like of (that which came to) those who passed away before you? Affliction and adversity befell them, they were shaken as with earthquake, till the messenger (of Allah) and those who believed along with him said: When cometh Allah's help? Now surely Allah's help is nigh.” (2:214)
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Second, triumph and dominance.
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Allah the Almighty says:
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"And victory is not but from Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise."
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And Allah the Almighty says:
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“And verily Our word went forth of old unto Our bondmen sent (to warn)” (37:171)
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"Indeed, they will be aided."
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Third,
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assisting the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and his followers against his enemies.
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“Those who follow the messenger, the Prophet who can neither read nor write, whom they will find described in the Torah and the Gospel (which are) with them. He will enjoin on them that which is right and forbid them that which is wrong. He will make lawful for them all good things and prohibit for them only the foul; and he will relieve them of their burden and the fetters that they used to wear. Then those who believe in him, and honour him, and help him, and follow the light which is sent down with him: they are the successful.” (7:157)
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“Those who follow the messenger, the Prophet who can neither read nor write, whom they will find described in the Torah and the Gospel (which are) with them. He will enjoin on them that which is right and forbid them that which is wrong. He will make lawful for them all good things and prohibit for them only the foul; and he will relieve them of their burden and the fetters that they used to wear. Then those who believe in him, and honour him, and help him, and follow the light which is sent down with him: they are the successful.” (7:157)
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Fourth,
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salvation from Allah's punishment.
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Allah the Almighty says:
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"And O my people, who will protect me from Allah if I were to be driven away?"
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Fifth,
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aiding the oppressed.
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Allah the Exalted says:
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"Do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden, except by right."
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“And slay not the life which Allah hath forbidden save with right. Whoso is slain wrongfully, We have given power unto his heir, but let him not commit excess in slaying. Lo! he will be helped.” (17:33)
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"Indeed, he was aided."
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Sixth,
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victory over the disbelievers.
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Allah the Almighty says:
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“And delivered him from the people who denied Our revelations. Lo! they were folk of evil, therefor did We drown them all.” (21:77)
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Seventh,
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Allah's provision for His servants and their struggle in His cause.
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Allah the Almighty says:
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“Those who have been driven from their homes unjustly only because they said: Our Lord is Allah - For had it not been for Allah's repelling some men by means of others, cloisters and churches and oratories and mosques, wherein the name of Allah is oft mentioned, would assuredly have been pulled down. Verily Allah helpeth one who helpeth Him. Lo! Allah is Strong, Almighty -” (22:40)
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Eighth,
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deliverance from Allah's torment on the Day of Resurrection.
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Allah the Almighty says:
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"Do not cry out today. Indeed, you will not be aided by Us."
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Ninth,
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strength and power.
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Allah the Almighty says:
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“And they were unable to rise up, nor could they help themselves.” (51:45)
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Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah