Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
· Lesson 28 of 1251
Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (26) | A good ending is the one who concludes his words in this world with the word of monotheism
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A summary of the concepts held by the people of the Sunnah.
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A blessed end awaits the one whose final words in this world are the declaration of oneness.
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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"Whoever’s final words in this world are 'La ilaha illa Allah' (there is no god but Allah),
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shall enter Paradise."
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It was narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Hakim,
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and authenticated by al-Dhahabi, who concurred with him.
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The secret of this, and Allah knows best,
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is that the testimony of 'La ilaha illa Allah' at the moment of death
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has a profound effect in expiating sins and nullifying them.
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This is because it is a testimony from a servant who is certain of it,
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cognizant of its implications,
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whose base desires have withered away,
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whose rebellious soul has softened,
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and which has turned toward its Lord after having turned away.
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Its greed for this world and its superfluous attachments have departed from it,
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and it has surrendered before its Lord, Creator, and true Master,
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in its most humble state before Him and its most hopeful state for His pardon.
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Thus, that testimony, sincere for the sake of Allah, becomes the seal of his deeds,
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cleansing him of his sins,
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and bringing him before his Lord and Master with his outward state in harmony with his inward,
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and his hidden self in accord with his public appearance.
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A summary of the concepts held by the people of the Sunnah.