Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (777) | Famous sayings from the predecessors in criticizing the controversy and its people
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Notable sayings from the salaf regarding the condemnation of disputation and those who engage in it.
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The salaf frequently condemned disputation and contentiousness, warning people against them.
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Especially when dealing with the people of innovation and misguidance.
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Among those sayings are:
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The statement of ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) to Ziyad ibn Jarir:
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"Do you know what destroys Islam?"
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"The slip of a scholar, the disputation of a hypocrite, and misguided leaders."
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And the statement of ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him):
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"Beware of contentiousness, for it erodes the religion."
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And the statement of ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-‘Aziz (may Allah have mercy on him):
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"Whoever makes his religion a target for disputes will fall into much doubt."
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Or he said, "He will frequently change his position."
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And from al-Awza‘i:
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"If Allah intends evil for a people,"
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"He commits them to disputation and denies them the ability to act."