Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts Concept (22) | Methods that lead to the knowledge that (there is no god but Allah)
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Summary of Sunni concepts
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Methods that lead to the knowledge that there is no god but God
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God Almighty says, “Know that there is no god but God.”
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This knowledge of this great word has methods and means, the most important of which are
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First, consider the names and attributes of God Almighty that indicate His perfection and greatness
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It produces good deification and devotion to God, to whom belongs all praise, glory, majesty, and beauty
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Secondly, knowledge of God’s lordship and uniqueness in creation and management
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This results in realizing his uniqueness and deserving of divinity
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Thirdly, knowledge that he is gifted with religious and worldly blessings, both apparent and hidden
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This results in the heart’s attachment to God and love for Him
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Fourth, knowing the descriptions of idols and equals other than God
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Realizing that she is incomplete in all aspects and poor in essence
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It does not possess for itself or for its worshipers any benefit, harm, death, life, or resurrection
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Knowing all of this results in realizing that there is no god but God and the invalidity of anything other than Him
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Fifthly, it is necessary to contemplate the Book of God Almighty
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This results in complete knowledge of the oneness of God and His uniqueness in worship
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Sixth: Consider the guidance of the messengers and prophets and their sincerity in monotheizing God and worshiping Him
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Seventh, consider the signs of God seen in souls and horizons
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All of them indicate the greatest significance of monotheism and bear witness to the oneness of the Maker and the wonderfulness of His work in the universe
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Each of these paths leads to the knowledge that there is no god but God
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So what if they come together and collude, then faith becomes firmly established in the heart of the believing servant?
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Knowledge of the meaning of the word monotheism