Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (884) | Excellence among the preacher
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The essence of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Distinction for the caller (to Islam).
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Indeed, among the most important qualities of the caller is
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distinction and adherence to this religion,
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in creed and worship,
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and in rulings and conduct, both inwardly and outwardly.
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And to cling firmly to that,
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especially in times of estrangement,
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when the one who clings to his religion is like one holding onto embers.
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And he does not waver with the waverers
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under the pressure of reality,
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and conforming to society,
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and the burden of corruption.
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Yes, the sincere Muslim
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is known by the following:
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by his distinction and steadfastness upon his religion,
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and the soundness of his creed and understanding,
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when creeds and understandings are corrupt.
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And by his adherence to the Sunnah,
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when innovations become widespread,
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and people neglect the Sunnah.
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And by the sincerity of his faith in his heart, on his tongue, and in his limbs,
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when lying and hypocrisy become widespread.
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And by his worship of his Lord,
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when people are preoccupied with amusement and play.
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And by his character, when people's character becomes corrupt.
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And by his honesty in dealings,
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when cheating, betrayal, and treachery become widespread.
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And by his silence, when vain talk and gossip become abundant.
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And by his self-accountability,
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when people become preoccupied with each other.
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And by his da'wah (call to Islam), his asceticism, and his striving (jihad),
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when the world turns towards its people,
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and they incline towards it and drown in its pleasures.
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In summary, the distinguished callers
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are those about whom the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"Blessed are the strangers."
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So it was asked, "And who are the strangers, O Messenger of Allah?"
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He said:
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"Those who are righteous among many evil people,
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those who disobey them are more numerous than those who obey them."
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Narrated by Ahmad and authenticated by Al-Albani.
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Indeed, the caller, with this distinction,
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testifies to the goodness of this religion for humanity,
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and testifies to its rightfulness in this existence,
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and its superiority over all other systems, arrangements, and formations on earth.
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of systems, arrangements, and formations.
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The essence of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah.