Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (315) | One of the central areas of worship
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A summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah
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Among the aspects of moderation in worship
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Moderation in worship manifests in several areas.
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Firstly, among them:
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Moderation in supplicating to Allah, between raising the voice and whispering.
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Allah the Almighty says:
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“Say (unto mankind): Cry unto Allah, or cry unto the Beneficent, unto whichsoever ye cry (it is the same). His are the most beautiful names. And thou (Muhammad), be not loud-voiced in thy worship nor yet silent therein, but follow a way between.” (17:110)
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"And do not be loud in your prayer or too quiet, but seek between that a way." (Qur'an 17:110)
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Secondly:
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Not transgressing in purification and supplication.
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As the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"Indeed, there will be a people among this Ummah who transgress in purification and supplication."
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Narrated by Ahmad and Abu Dawud,
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and authenticated by Ibn Hajar and Al-Albani,
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and Shu'ayb al-Arna'ut.
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Transgression in purification
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occurs by being excessive in it and exceeding the limit,
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for example, due to obsessive doubts (waswasa).
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Transgression in supplication,
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as it occurs by raising the voice,
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also occurs by supplicating with something not prescribed.
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Allah the Almighty says:
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"Call upon your Lord humbly and discreetly." (Qur'an 7:55)
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“(O mankind!) Call upon your Lord humbly and in secret. Lo! He loveth not aggressors.” (7:55)
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Thirdly:
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Moderation between concession and resolve.
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One should not be overly scrupulous in piety
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to the point of abandoning the legally sanctioned concessions,
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nor should one indulge in them
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to the point of deviating from the intended legal purpose.
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For example, a legally sanctioned concession
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is delaying the Dhuhr prayer during intense heat
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to perform it when it is cooler (al-ibrad),
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so that the heat does not prevent one's devotion in it.
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Indulging in this concession
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means delaying the Dhuhr prayer
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until its time is almost over,
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or is about to expire.