Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
· Lesson 946 of 1251
Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (944) | The effect of attachment to results on stability
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Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah
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The impact of attachment to results on steadfastness
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If the preacher and reformer attaches himself to the impact of his call and reform
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and constantly anticipates its fruits,
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then the results are delayed,
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this weakens resolve
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and breeds apathy and frustration.
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Therefore,
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the reformer should exert his utmost effort in action,
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seeking the pleasure of Allah and His Paradise,
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and not neglect the means.
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After that, he is not responsible for the results.
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It is enough for him that he has pleased Allah, the Mighty and Majestic,
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and called to His path.
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He should not expect to receive his reward in this world,
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rather, what is with Allah is better and more lasting.
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Allah, the Exalted, says:
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"Every soul will taste death."
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“Every soul will taste of death. And ye will be paid on the Day of Resurrection only that which ye have fairly earned. Whoso is removed from the Fire and is made to enter paradise, he indeed is triumphant. The life of this world is but comfort of illusion.” (3:185)
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“Every soul will taste of death. And ye will be paid on the Day of Resurrection only that which ye have fairly earned. Whoso is removed from the Fire and is made to enter paradise, he indeed is triumphant. The life of this world is but comfort of illusion.” (3:185)
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"And this worldly life is but the enjoyment of delusion."
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And among what weakens the soul and breeds frustration
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is excessive thinking about falsehood, its spread, and its prevalence,
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and feeling distressed by that.
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Therefore, the preacher should not engage in this type of thinking excessively,
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but rather focus his resolve on spreading truth and combating falsehood.
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Allah, the Exalted, says:
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“Is he, the evil of whose deeds is made fairseeming unto him so that he deemeth it good, (other than Satan's dupe)? Allah verily sendeth whom He will astray, and guideth whom He will; so let not thy soul expire in sighings for them. Lo! Allah is Aware of what they do!” (35:8)
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And Allah, Glorified, says:
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“And if We take thee away, We surely shall take vengeance on them,” (43:41)
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“Or (if) We show thee that wherewith We threaten them; for lo! We have complete command of them.” (43:42)
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“So hold thou fast to that which is inspired in thee. Lo! thou art on a right path.” (43:43)