Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (588) | The need for peace and reassurance
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The need for tranquility and inner peace.
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The believing servant is never free from the need for peace and tranquility throughout his life.
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He requires this tranquility in his acts of worship.
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So that he may attain true humility and submission before Allah the Exalted.
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And focus his heart entirely upon Him alone, glorified be He.
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Thereby tasting the sweetness of his worship.
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And fulfilling the very purpose of his existence.
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He also needs tranquility when faced with whispers that challenge the foundations of his faith.
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So that his heart may remain steadfast and not deviate.
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He needs tranquility when faced with whispers and intrusive thoughts that undermine his righteous deeds.
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So that they do not gain strength and transform into intentions that diminish his faith.
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Just as showing off does to a person if it accompanies his righteous deeds.
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He needs tranquility and peace when faced with various causes of fear and trials.
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So that his heart may remain firm and his spirit composed.
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Finally, he also needs tranquility during times of joy and happiness.
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So that his joy does not overwhelm him and cause him to overstep his bounds.
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Which would turn that joy into a source of distress and ruin.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.