Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (373) | Knowledge before action
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The core tenets of the people of the Sunnah
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are that knowledge precedes action.
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Knowledge must inevitably come before action,
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because it is the standard by which words and deeds are measured.
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This is a fundamental principle in the methodology of the salaf (early generations).
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Indeed, al-Bukhari titled a chapter in the Book of Knowledge in his Sahih:
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"Chapter: Knowledge Precedes Speech and Action."
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He cited as evidence the words of Allah Almighty,
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“So know (O Muhammad) that there is no Allah save Allah, and ask forgiveness for thy sin and for believing men and believing women. Allah knoweth (both) your place of turmoil and your place of rest.” (47:19)
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“So know (O Muhammad) that there is no Allah save Allah, and ask forgiveness for thy sin and for believing men and believing women. Allah knoweth (both) your place of turmoil and your place of rest.” (47:19)
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where Allah Almighty mentioned knowledge
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and placed it before asking for forgiveness, which is an action.
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This is the essence of the creed of the people of the Sunnah.