Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (564) | Fear of God in secret and in public
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Fearing Allah in both private and public life.
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The fear of Allah, glorified be He, ought to be
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A barrier against forbidden acts in all circumstances.
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This applies when one is in the presence of others,
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Just as it applies in private, away from their sight.
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This station is higher than fearing Him only when others are present,
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Because it is a clearer indication of a person’s veneration and reverence for their Lord.
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Allah the Exalted has praised those who fear Him in the unseen,
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Saying: "Those who fear their Lord in the unseen."
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“Those who fear their Lord in secret and who dread the Hour (of doom).” (21:49)
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It was among the supplications of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him:
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"And I ask You for Your fear in the unseen and the manifest."
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Narrated by al-Nasa'i and authenticated by al-Albani.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.