Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (83) | Effects of belief in the transcendence of God Almighty
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The effects of believing in the Exaltation (al-'uluw) of Allah the Exalted.
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Belief in the Exaltation of Allah the Exalted encompasses three types.
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The exaltation of Essence, the exaltation of Omnipotence, and the exaltation of Status and Rank.
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This yields numerous positive effects for the servant, the most important of which are:
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First:
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Submission to Allah the Exalted.
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Humility and self-abasement before Him, glory be to Him.
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Accompanied by love, veneration, and reverence for Him.
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These two are the pillars of servitude to Allah the Exalted.
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Second:
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Humility before Allah the Exalted and before the truth He has revealed.
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Belief in His Exaltation necessitates and establishes this.
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Third:
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Caution against arrogance and tyranny on earth without right.
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Avoiding the oppression of people, being arrogant toward them, and subjugating them.
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This is due to the certainty of the Exaltation of Allah, who is the Subduer of every unjust, tyrannical, and arrogant person on earth.
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Purifying the heart from fear of weak created beings.
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For no matter how much power or status they are given,
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Allah is above them in His power and His subjugation.
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Fifth:
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Declaring Allah the Exalted free from every deficiency in His Essence, His attributes, and His actions.
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Affirming perfection for Him, glory be to Him.
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And praising Him for that.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.