Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (95) | The (hated) name of God and the effects of belief in Him
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The name of Allah, al-Muqit (The All-Preserving/The Nourisher), and the effects of believing in it.
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The name of Allah, al-Muqit, appears in the words of Allah the Exalted:
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“Whoso interveneth in a good cause will have the reward thereof, and whoso interveneth in an evil cause will bear the consequence thereof. Allah overseeth all things.” (4:85)
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“Whoso interveneth in a good cause will have the reward thereof, and whoso interveneth in an evil cause will bear the consequence thereof. Allah overseeth all things.” (4:85)
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“Whoso interveneth in a good cause will have the reward thereof, and whoso interveneth in an evil cause will bear the consequence thereof. Allah overseeth all things.” (4:85)
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Al-Muqit has three meanings.
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First, al-Muqit means the Watchful, the Preserver, and the Witness.
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This is what the context of the verse indicates.
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The use of the preposition 'ala' (upon/over) indicates oversight, surveillance, and witnessing.
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Second, al-Muqit means the All-Powerful.
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The verse also points to this.
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The preposition 'ala' in the verse also alludes to the meaning of being capable of all things.
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This meaning is consistent with the dialect of the Quraysh.
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As al-Zubayr ibn 'Abd al-Muttalib recited:
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"For one harboring malice, I restrained my soul,
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And I was, regarding his offense, al-Muqit (capable of responding)."
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Meaning: I was capable of responding to his offense.
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Third, al-Muqit means the Provider of sustenance.
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This is what a person consumes to preserve their life.
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It is synonymous with al-Razzaq (The Provider).
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Allah the Exalted has said:
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“He placed therein firm hills rising above it, and blessed it and measured therein its sustenance in four Days, alike for (all) who ask;” (41:10)
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Allah the Almighty determined the needs of all creation through His knowledge.
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Then, He delivered that sustenance to them through His power.
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To nourish them with it and preserve them.
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In the hadith:
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"It is sufficient sin for a man that he neglects those whom he is responsible for nourishing."
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Narrated by Abu Dawud and Ahmad, and classified as hasan by al-Albani.
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The effects of believing in this majestic name.
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The name al-Muqit, in the sense of the Watchful and Witness,
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Has the same effects as believing in the name al-Raqib (The Watchful).
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The name al-Muqit, in the sense of the All-Powerful,
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Has the same effects as believing in the names of Allah:
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The Strong, the All-Powerful, and the Almighty.
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As for al-Muqit in the sense of the Bestower of sustenance,
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It has the following effects:
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First:
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Loving Allah, the Bestower and Provider,
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Who manages the affairs of His creation.
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Second:
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Relying on Allah alone,
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And placing one's trust in Him while striving for sustenance and seeking it from Him.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.