Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (779) | Arguing with what is best
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Engaging in debate in the best possible manner.
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Allah the Exalted has made an exception for debate that is not blameworthy.
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Debate that is conducted in the best possible manner.
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This implies
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Discussion and dialogue with the intent of manifesting the truth.
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While adorning oneself with the etiquettes prescribed by the Shari'ah.
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And avoiding injustice, boastfulness, and hostility.
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While maintaining sincerity of intention in dialogue and discussion.
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And seeking the Countenance of Allah through such efforts.
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Allah the Exalted says:
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“Call unto the way of thy Lord with wisdom and fair exhortation, and reason with them in the better way. Lo! thy Lord is Best Aware of him who strayeth from His way, and He is Best Aware of those who go aright.” (16:125)
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And He, the Exalted, says:
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“And argue not with the People of the Scripture unless it be in (a way) that is better, save with such of them as do wrong; and say: We believe in that which hath been revealed unto us and revealed unto you; our Allah and your Allah is One, and unto Him we surrender.” (29:46)
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.