Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (353) | Areas of surrendering the mind to texts and rulings
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Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah:
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Domains where the intellect must submit to textual evidence and rulings.
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The areas where the intellect has no role other than submission and compliance are manifested in:
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Submission to matters of the unseen (Ghayb),
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which is among the most essential qualities of the believers.
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Allah Almighty said:
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“This is the Scripture whereof there is no doubt, a guidance unto those who ward off (evil).” (2:2)
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"A guidance for the righteous,
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who believe in the unseen."
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They are also manifested in submission to Sharia rulings—both commands and prohibitions—
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as well as accepting and yielding to them,
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whether one comprehends the underlying wisdom of their legislation or not.
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They are also manifested in submission to Allah’s universal, predestined decrees,
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along with the firm conviction that Allah possesses profound wisdom in whatever He decrees.
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This does not mean one should not repel decrees by taking legitimate means,
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which are themselves considered part of divine decree;
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rather, Allah's decree is repelled by Allah's decree.
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And whatever cannot be repelled, one is obligated to submit to Allah regarding it.