Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
· Lesson 747 of 1251
Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (745) | Double standards (double standards)
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Using double standards.
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The duality of criteria.
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By this, we mean a person’s insistence on receiving their full rights.
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Yet, when it comes to others, they scrutinize their rights.
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Thus, the measure they use for themselves differs from the measure they use for others.
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This applies to all rights and spheres of life.
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It is a reprehensible character trait.
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It is encompassed by the general meaning of the words of Allah the Almighty:
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"Woe to those who give less than due,"
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"Who, when they take a measure from people, demand it in full."
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“But if they measure unto them or weight for them, they cause them loss.” (83:3)
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And the warning of 'Woe' contained therein.
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A Muslim is required to love for their brother what they love for themselves.
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As the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself."
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Agreed upon.
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And that one should be fair to others as they are to themselves, and treat people as they would wish to be treated.