Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (1187) | Exaggerated thinking and exaggeration in photography
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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A mindset prone to exaggeration and hyperbole in depiction.
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Exaggeration and hyperbole in thought.
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Often occurs when describing things with praise or condemnation,
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Or love or hatred.
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This is a type of flaw in thinking and in the portrayal of matters,
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As it instills in the mind of the listener or reader
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The gravity and horror of the matter being discussed,
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At a time when, in reality, it is quite ordinary.
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This type of thinking
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Arises from a weakness or complete lack of balance in one's relationships.
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For when we love something and become infatuated with it,
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We attempt to provide legitimacy for this infatuation
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By heaping praise upon it and highlighting its virtues.
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And if we despise something,
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We also attempt to justify this hatred
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By magnifying its faults and shortcomings.
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This type of thinking is contrary to justice and balance.
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This is what ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, drew attention to,
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When he said: "Love your beloved moderately,
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Perhaps one day he will be your enemy.
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And hate your enemy moderately,
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Perhaps one day he will be your beloved."
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.