Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (817) | Directing energies and emotions
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Directing human energies and emotions.
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Islam directs a person’s various energies, impulses, and emotions toward their proper course.
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It channels them into their intended spheres so that they may bear fruit.
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For instance, when the energy of hatred—which is an innate human impulse—accumulates,
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Islam directs it toward hating Satan, his allies, and every evil they propagate.
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Likewise, Islam channels the energy of love into the love of Allah, the believers, goodness, and all that is lawful.
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You may say the same regarding all other energies.
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Such as striving, cultivation, production, and construction.
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Islam channels all of these into performing good deeds and dismantling falsehood.
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In doing so, it protects the soul from being corrupted by its own energies, which would otherwise lead to turmoil and evil.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.