Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (427) | The inability to do all of what is required does not negate the obligation to perform what is possible
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A summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah:
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Inability to perform an entire command does not waive the obligation to fulfill whatever of it lies within one's capability.
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Thus, whoever has had their hand amputated is exempt from washing the hand during wudu,
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yet the obligation remains upon them to wash the rest of the arm up to the elbow.
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The scholars derived this principle from the words of Allah, the Exalted:
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“So keep your duty to Allah as best ye can, and listen, and obey, and spend; that is better for your souls. And whoso is saved from his own greed, such are the successful.” (64:16)
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For this is what fearing Allah according to one's capability necessitates.
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This is also indicated by his statement, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him:
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"When I command you to do something, fulfill as much of it as you are able."
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Related by al-Bukhari.
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A summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah: