Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (765) | The consequence of the spread of injustice in the nation
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The consequences of the spread of injustice within the Ummah.
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Indeed, the spread of injustice among the individuals of the Ummah
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signals that oppressive rulers will be empowered over them.
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As Allah the Exalted has said:
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“Thus We let some of the wrong-doers have power over others because of what they are wont to earn.” (6:129)
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If the determination of the Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr)
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was lifted from the Ummah due to a dispute between two of its members,
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one of whom was oppressing the other,
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then what must the situation be when oppressive rulers are empowered,
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and thousands are imprisoned for many years without cause?
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Indeed, the assumption of power by oppressive rulers over the Ummah
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weakens it, humiliates it, and depletes its resources.
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This paves the way for powerful, oppressive nations to dominate both the Ummah and its oppressive rulers,
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whether through veiled occupation and control from behind the scenes,
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or through overt, direct occupation.