Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (1053) | The temptation of polytheism and disbelief that expels one from the religion
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The tribulation of shirk and disbelief that expels one from the fold of Islam.
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Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, has termed this a tribulation.
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This is found in His saying:
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“And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than slaughter. And fight not with them at the Inviolable Place of Worship until they first attack you there, but if they attack you (there) then slay them. Such is the reward of disbelievers.” (2:191)
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This calamity is a tribulation for the one who falls into it,
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In that he would abide eternally in the Fire on the Day of Resurrection should he die in that state.
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It is also a tribulation for the people, as it leads them astray and spreads disbelief among them through the leaders of disbelief.
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A believer must be wary of shirk and never feel secure from it regarding his own soul.
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Rather, he should investigate its various types and manifestations.
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The most severe of these today
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Is shirk directed toward Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, in His worship,
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Or in His judgment and obedience,
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Or in one’s allegiance and love.
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And who could feel secure from shirk after Ibrahim, peace be upon him?
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The Almighty said regarding His Khalil (Intimate Friend) and his supplication to his Lord:
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"And when Ibrahim said, 'My Lord, make this city secure and keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols.'"
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"My Lord, indeed they have led astray many among the people."
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“My Lord! Lo! they have led many of mankind astray. But whoso followeth me, he verily is of me. And whoso disobeyeth me - Still Thou art Forgiving, Merciful.” (14:36)
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“My Lord! Lo! they have led many of mankind astray. But whoso followeth me, he verily is of me. And whoso disobeyeth me - Still Thou art Forgiving, Merciful.” (14:36)
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Below the level of major shirk
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Is a lesser tribulation,
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Yet it remains a dangerous tribulation.
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This is the tribulation of minor shirk,
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Such as showing off (riya') and self-admiration ('ujb),
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And uttering polytheistic phrases without intending their meaning,
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Such as swearing by other than Allah.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.