Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (592) | Intercourse of religion in satisfaction with three
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The essence of the religion is gathered in being content with three things.
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The religion is encapsulated in being content with three momentous matters.
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Being content with Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, as Lord.
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Being content with Islam as a religion.
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And being content with Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, as a Messenger.
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As for being content with Allah as Lord,
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it encompasses the oneness of worship (tawhid al-uluhiyyah),
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and all that it entails of loving Allah, worshipping Him, and supplicating to Him,
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as well as fearing Him and hoping in Him.
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It also includes the oneness of lordship (tawhid al-rububiyyah),
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and what that entails of being content with His governance, His decree, and His predestination,
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as well as relying upon Him, Glorified is He, and seeking His aid.
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Being content with the religion of Allah, the Exalted,
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means absolute submission to His rulings and legislations.
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Being content with Muhammad, peace be upon him, as a Messenger,
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means complete adherence to and obedience to him, peace be upon him.
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This is why being content with these three things is a cause for entering Paradise,
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as the Prophet, peace be upon him, said:
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"Whoever says: 'I am content with Allah as Lord,
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with Islam as a religion,
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and with Muhammad, peace be upon him, as a Messenger,'
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Paradise becomes mandatory for him."
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Narrated by Abu Dawud and authenticated by al-Albani.
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For this reason, these three matters
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are what the two angels ask the servant about as soon as he enters the grave,
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as mentioned in the long hadith of al-Bara' Ibn 'Azib.
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They will ask him, "Who is your Lord?"
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He will reply, "My Lord is Allah."
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They will ask him, "What is your religion?"
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He will reply, "My religion is Islam."
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They will ask, "Who is this man who was sent among you?"
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He will reply, "He is the Messenger of Allah."
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The hadith was narrated by Abu Dawud and Ahmad,
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and authenticated by al-Albani.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.