Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah
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Beneficial exhortation
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Beneficial exhortation
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is that which, as previously mentioned, encompasses the style of encouragement and deterrence,
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and the combination of fear and hope.
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Beneficial exhortations
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are those that adhere to his guidance, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, in preaching,
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and avoid newly introduced and innovated means.
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Among the most important characteristics of the Prophetic guidance in preaching
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is, firstly,
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sincerity in one's exhortation for the sake of Allah the Almighty,
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and not seeking fame or praise from one's preaching,
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nor anything from the pleasures of this world.
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Secondly,
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not to speak except with knowledge and evidence,
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and to warn against speaking about Allah the Mighty and Majestic without knowledge,
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like those who cite fabricated and weak hadiths,
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Isra'iliyyat (tales from Jewish tradition), strange narratives, and false stories.
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Thirdly,
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to approach people with exhortation and not bore them.
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Fourthly,
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to avoid raising the voice and affected humility.
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Fifthly,
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that the preacher be a role model in his demeanor, conduct, worship, and creed.
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Sixthly,
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that he has prepared the elements of his exhortation before delivering it,
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so that it may be beneficial without causing distraction or prolonging the time.
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Seventhly,
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that the goal of every exhortation be two fundamental matters:
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The first
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is to inform people about their Lord, His Most Beautiful Names, and His High Attributes,
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and what that yields in terms of veneration, love,
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fear, hope,
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and other matters of the heart.
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The second
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is to teach people their individual obligations (fard 'ayn) concerning what is commanded and forbidden,
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and what results from them in terms of reward and punishment.
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Eighthly,
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to avoid affectation in clothing and adornment for people before the exhortation.
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Ninthly,
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not to take payment from people for one's preaching.
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This includes the extravagance and excessiveness in travel expenses,
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such as for transportation, food, or lodging,
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which are paid by those inviting the preacher.
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Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah