Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (84) | The closeness and companionship of God Almighty
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The nearness and companionship of Allah Almighty to His servants are of two types: general and specific.
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The general nearness and companionship are through His knowledge of and power over all creation.
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Among the proofs for this is the saying of Allah Almighty:
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“We verily created man and We know what his soul whispereth to him, and We are nearer to him than his jugular vein.” (50:16)
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“We verily created man and We know what his soul whispereth to him, and We are nearer to him than his jugular vein.” (50:16)
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And His saying:
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“Hast thou not seen that Allah knoweth all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth? There is no secret conference of three but He is their fourth, nor of five but He is their sixth, nor of less than that or more but He is with them wheresoever they may be; and afterward, on the Day of Resurrection, He will inform them of what they did. Lo! Allah is Knower of all things.” (58:7)
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“Hast thou not seen that Allah knoweth all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth? There is no secret conference of three but He is their fourth, nor of five but He is their sixth, nor of less than that or more but He is with them wheresoever they may be; and afterward, on the Day of Resurrection, He will inform them of what they did. Lo! Allah is Knower of all things.” (58:7)
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“Hast thou not seen that Allah knoweth all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth? There is no secret conference of three but He is their fourth, nor of five but He is their sixth, nor of less than that or more but He is with them wheresoever they may be; and afterward, on the Day of Resurrection, He will inform them of what they did. Lo! Allah is Knower of all things.” (58:7)
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“Hast thou not seen that Allah knoweth all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth? There is no secret conference of three but He is their fourth, nor of five but He is their sixth, nor of less than that or more but He is with them wheresoever they may be; and afterward, on the Day of Resurrection, He will inform them of what they did. Lo! Allah is Knower of all things.” (58:7)
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Wherever they may be.
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“Hast thou not seen that Allah knoweth all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth? There is no secret conference of three but He is their fourth, nor of five but He is their sixth, nor of less than that or more but He is with them wheresoever they may be; and afterward, on the Day of Resurrection, He will inform them of what they did. Lo! Allah is Knower of all things.” (58:7)
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Indeed, Allah is Knowing of all things.
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And His saying:
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“They seek to hide from men and seek not to hide from Allah. He is with them when by night they hold discourse displeasing unto Him. Allah ever surroundeth what they do.” (4:108)
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“They seek to hide from men and seek not to hide from Allah. He is with them when by night they hold discourse displeasing unto Him. Allah ever surroundeth what they do.” (4:108)
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“They seek to hide from men and seek not to hide from Allah. He is with them when by night they hold discourse displeasing unto Him. Allah ever surroundeth what they do.” (4:108)
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By concluding the latter two verses with mention of knowledge or encompassment,
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It indicates that this is what is intended by such companionship.
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Secondly, the specific nearness and companionship:
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These are His nearness and companionship, may He be glorified and exalted, to His devout worshippers.
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This is manifested by the acceptance of their worship and the answering of their supplications.
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As in His saying:
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“And unto (the tribe of) Thamud (We sent) their brother Salih. He said: O my people! Serve Allah, Ye have no other Allah save Him. He brought you forth from the earth and hath made you husband it. So ask forgiveness of Him and turn unto Him repentant. Lo! my Lord is Nigh, Responsive.” (11:61)
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“And unto (the tribe of) Thamud (We sent) their brother Salih. He said: O my people! Serve Allah, Ye have no other Allah save Him. He brought you forth from the earth and hath made you husband it. So ask forgiveness of Him and turn unto Him repentant. Lo! my Lord is Nigh, Responsive.” (11:61)
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And His saying, may He be glorified and exalted:
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“And when My servants question thee concerning Me, then surely I am nigh. I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he crieth unto Me. So let them hear My call and let them trust in Me, in order that they may be led aright.” (2:186)
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“And when My servants question thee concerning Me, then surely I am nigh. I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he crieth unto Me. So let them hear My call and let them trust in Me, in order that they may be led aright.” (2:186)
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It is for this reason that He coupled the word "near"
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In these two verses with the concept of responding.
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"I respond" [to the call of the supplicant].
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Furthermore, the specific companionship of Allah with His devout servants also manifests
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Through His assistance and support.
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As in His saying:
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“O ye who believe! Seek help in steadfastness and prayer. Lo! Allah is with the steadfast.” (2:153)
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Indeed, Allah is with the patient.
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And His saying:
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Indeed, Allah is with those who fear Him and those who are doers of good.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.