Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (802) | Man has two energies: sensory and moral
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Human beings possess two types of energy: sensory and spiritual.
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Sensory energy is the energy of the body, connected to the senses, nerves, and physiological functions.
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As for spiritual energy, no one knows its precise location or its true nature.
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However, it is defined as the conceptual thinking that perceives universals, abstract meanings, and higher values.
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Such as justice, truth, virtue, beauty, and so forth.
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Humans share sensory energy with animals.
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Yet, they are distinguished from them by spiritual energy, which animals do not possess.
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It is, therefore, considered a uniquely human energy.
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The contemporary world, unfortunately led by the West,
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utilizes this spiritual energy in only one domain.
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The domain of worldly science, with its various theories and applications.
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This is undoubtedly a vast field that opens immense, renewed horizons toward material progress and prosperity.
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However, the scope of this spiritual energy is far broader than the field of worldly science.
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It also encompasses the most elevated aspects of the human being.
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Creed, virtues, ethics, and numerous other values.
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It is essential to address all these aspects.
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And to apply this energy to them in a correct and disciplined manner.
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So that worldly scientific development may be properly regulated.
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And so that human conduct in this worldly life may be regulated in general.