Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (990) | Serious education and preparation in its comprehensive sense
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Jihadist upbringing and preparation in its comprehensive sense.
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Discussions regarding jihad should focus on the practical aspect.
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This refers to upbringing and preparation.
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The state of the Muslims today is as described in the hadith.
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"The nations are about to summon one another against you, just as diners summon one another to their dish."
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Someone asked, "Is it because we will be few in number that day?"
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He (peace be upon him) replied, "No, you will be many that day."
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"But you will be like the scum of a flood."
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"Allah will remove the fear of you from the hearts of your enemies."
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"And Allah will cast wahn (weakness) into your hearts."
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Someone asked, "O Messenger of Allah, what is wahn?"
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He replied, "Love of this world and hatred of death."
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Narrated by Abu Dawud and Ahmad.
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The Sunnah of struggle between truth and falsehood is established and eternal.
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Allah selects from among His servants those who will uphold the truth and defend it.
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The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
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"There will always be a group from my Ummah standing firm by the command of Allah."
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"They will not be harmed by those who abandon them or those who oppose them."
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"Until the command of Allah comes, while they are in that state."
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Agreed upon.
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This group is spread across the earth to this day.
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Their tasks are diverse.
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Among them are the Godly scholars.
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Among them are the educators and callers to Islam.
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Among them are those who enjoin good and forbid evil.
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And among them are those stationed at the frontiers.
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However, corruption, falsehood, and military and intellectual invasion,
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Are greater than the efforts and capabilities of these groups.
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Some Muslim lands have become completely devoid of these groups.
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Or they are but a very small minority.
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They are strangers in their concerns and their focus.
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Their people blame them for their striving in the path of Allah.
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Yet they remain patient.
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And they do not fear the blame of any critic.
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What has been unfolding for years,
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Especially after the events of September 11th,
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Of an explicit crusader campaign against Islam and the Muslims,
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Is the greatest witness and confirmation of the words of Allah the Exalted:
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"And they will continue to fight you."
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“They question thee (O Muhammad) with regard to warfare in the sacred month. Say: Warfare therein is a great (transgression), but to turn (men) from the way of Allah, and to disbelieve in Him and in the Inviolable Place of Worship, and to expel His people thence, is a greater with Allah; for persecution is worse than killing. And they will not cease from fighting against you till they have made you renegades from your religion, if they can. And whoso becometh a renegade and dieth in his disbelief: such are they whose works have fallen both in the world and the Hereafter. Such are rightful owners of the Fire: they will abide therein.” (2:217)
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Therefore, it is incumbent upon the Muslims,
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Especially those at the forefront of da'wah, upbringing, and education,
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To reflect on the gravity of the situation.
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And to exert continuous efforts and consultations,
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On how to awaken the Ummah from its slumber.
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And to make the Muslims realize the danger of the disbelievers looming over them.
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Otherwise, regret will be of no avail,
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When the Muslims are caught off guard by the invasion of the disbelievers,
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And the hypocrites seize their lands and humiliate them.
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The scholars have established,
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That if the enemy attacks the Muslims in their own homes,
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Then repelling them becomes an obligation upon all Muslims.
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Have we prepared the comprehensive readiness for that?
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For whatever is necessary to fulfill an obligation is itself an obligation.