Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (948) | Isolation
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Seclusion.
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It is the abandonment of the acts of disobedience that people are currently engaged in.
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It means distancing oneself from them and not associating with them, except for the purpose of goodness or calling them to Allah.
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This is legislated for one who is unable to enjoin good and forbid evil.
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And who does not have the capacity to migrate.
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Or for one who finds no place to migrate to where he can openly practice his religion.
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In such a case, it is mandatory to withdraw from people and not associate with them in their falsehood.
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One should instead focus on purifying the soul through worship and righteous deeds.
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One should occupy oneself with that, and especially with one's family and children.
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One may still associate with people for the sake of goodness or for the unavoidable necessities of worldly life.
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Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, said regarding the seclusion of Ibrahim, peace be upon him, from his people.
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“I shall withdraw from you and that unto which ye pray beside Allah, and I shall pray unto my Lord. It may be that, in prayer unto my Lord, I shall not be unblest.” (19:48)
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“I shall withdraw from you and that unto which ye pray beside Allah, and I shall pray unto my Lord. It may be that, in prayer unto my Lord, I shall not be unblest.” (19:48)