Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (364) | The truth is not known by the abundance of those who follow it
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The essence of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah
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Truth is not known by the abundance of its followers.
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The truth is not to be proven by the multitude of its adherents.
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Nor does the scarcity of those following a matter indicate that it is not truth.
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Rather, the verses indicate the opposite.
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Allah the Almighty says:
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“If thou obeyedst most of those on earth they would mislead thee far from Allah's way. They follow naught but an opinion, and they do but guess.” (6:116)
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And He the Almighty says:
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"And most of mankind, though you strive, will not believe."
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Truth is known and evidenced
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Through the paths that lead to it: revelation, innate disposition, and reason.
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And truth is not known by men.
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Rather, men are known by the truth.
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And the community is that which conforms to the truth,
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Even if you are alone.
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The essence of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah