Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (628) | Means of asceticism in this world
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Means that assist in attaining detachment from worldly life.
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Among the means that assist in attaining detachment from worldly life:
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In addition to the aforementioned shortening of one's hopes.
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First:
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Frequently remembering death.
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Visiting the sick.
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Attending funeral processions.
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Visiting graves.
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Keeping the company of the righteous.
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Those whose presence and speech remind one of the Hereafter.
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Third:
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Frequently reciting the Qur'an and reflecting upon its meanings.
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Fourth:
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Frequently remembering Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, supplicating to Him, and humbling oneself before Him.
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Fifth:
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Constantly holding one's self to account.
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Reflecting upon the purpose of its creation and its ultimate destiny.
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Sixth:
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Reducing social interaction with people.
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Except in matters that are beneficial.
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Setting aside times for the servant to be in seclusion with his Lord.
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Such as I'tikaf during Ramadan.
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Sitting for the remembrance of Allah from after the dawn prayer until sunrise.
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And from after the afternoon prayer on Friday until sunset.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.