Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (668) | Contemplating God’s signs within the souls
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Reflecting upon the signs of Allah within our own selves.
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Allah the Exalted says:
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“And (also) in yourselves. Can ye then not see?” (51:21)
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So what is it that we perceive within ourselves?
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When we reflect upon this,
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we find that the human soul is the greatest marvel on earth.
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It is a marvel in its physical composition,
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and in its spiritual constitution.
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It is a marvel in its outward form and its inner depths.
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You are astonished by the formation of human organs and their distribution,
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their functions, and the manner in which they perform them.
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The process of digestion and absorption,
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the glands and their secretions, and their relationship
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to the growth and vitality of the body.
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The harmony of all these systems and their cooperation,
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and everything else beyond that.
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You are also astonished by the mysteries of the soul and its known and unknown energies,
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the way it perceives its surroundings,
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and how it stores information and images.
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Where does this occur, and how?
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How does the fetus form in its mother’s womb?
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How does it grow and develop?
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How does a single cell,
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which is the origin of its formation,
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carry the traits inherited from parents and ancestors,
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and from relatives, both near and far?
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How does the fetus separate from its mother,
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and cry out as its lungs begin to move,
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to rely on itself for breathing,
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and to begin life on earth?
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How does its tongue move after it grows a little,
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to articulate letters and words and learn language?
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How do its relationships with others form?
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As Allah the Exalted said:
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“And He it is Who hath created man from water, and hath appointed for him kindred by blood and kindred by marriage; for thy Lord is ever Powerful.” (25:54)
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"And He made it a lineage and a marriage bond; and your Lord is ever competent."
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And your Lord is ever competent.
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So he marries and finds tranquility in his spouse,
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“And of His signs is this: He created for you helpmeets from yourselves that ye might find rest in them, and He ordained between you love and mercy. Lo! herein indeed are portents for folk who reflect.” (30:21)
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"that you may find tranquility in them."
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“And of His signs is this: He created for you helpmeets from yourselves that ye might find rest in them, and He ordained between you love and mercy. Lo! herein indeed are portents for folk who reflect.” (30:21)
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Indeed, in that are signs for a people who give thought.
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How do the languages and colors of humans differ?
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"And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth,
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and the diversity of your languages and your colors."
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“And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. Lo! herein indeed are portents for men of knowledge.” (30:22)
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And last but not least,
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how does a person begin their life as a weak newborn who knows nothing,
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“And Allah brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers knowing nothing, and gave you hearing and sight and hearts that haply ye might give thanks.” (16:78)
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then grows little by little,
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until they become a vigorous youth filling the earth with vitality and movement,
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then grows old and returns to being weak as they were the first time,
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and dies and disappears into the dust?
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Allah the Exalted said:
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“Allah is He Who shaped you out of weakness, then appointed after weakness strength, then, after strength, appointed weakness and grey hair. He createth what He will. He is the Knower, the Mighty.” (30:54)
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“Allah is He Who shaped you out of weakness, then appointed after weakness strength, then, after strength, appointed weakness and grey hair. He createth what He will. He is the Knower, the Mighty.” (30:54)
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"He creates what He wills,
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and He is the Knowing, the Competent."
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And there is much, much more.
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For every detail in the life of this creature
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reveals to us a miracle that never ceases to amaze.
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A staggering miracle,
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which testifies to the Great Power that can belong only to Allah, the One, the Subduer.
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It leads us to faith in Allah, glory be to Him,
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and to hasten our steps in journeying toward Him,
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and to strive for His pleasure and to worship Him as He truly deserves to be worshipped.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.