Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (305) | God has two servitudes over creation
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Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah
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Allah has two types of servitude for creation: general and specific.
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The general servitude is the servitude of subjugation and ownership.
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And no one has a choice in this.
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For all are possessions of Allah and under His will.
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And this is what is meant in the saying of Allah, the Almighty:
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“There is none in the heavens and the earth but cometh unto the Beneficent as a slave.” (19:93)
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"Except those whom the Most Merciful has taken to Himself by covenant."
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And His saying, the Almighty:
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“A plight like that of Noah's folk, and A'ad and Thamud, and those after them, and Allah willeth no injustice for (His) slaves.” (40:31)
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And His saying, the Almighty:
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“Those who were proud say: Lo! we are all (together) herein. Lo! Allah hath judged between (His) slaves.” (40:48)
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And other verses that indicate
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that all creation are servants of Allah's Lordship, may He be Exalted.
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And this is a servitude for which they are not rewarded.
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And no one escapes from it.
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As for the specific servitude,
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it is the servitude of those who love Him and obey Him.
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And this is what is meant in the saying of Allah, the Almighty:
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“O My slaves! For you there is no fear this day, nor is it ye who grieve;” (43:68)
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And His saying, the Almighty:
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"And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth with humility."
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“The (faithful) slaves of the Beneficent are they who walk upon the earth modestly, and when the foolish ones address them answer: Peace;” (25:63)
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And His saying, the Almighty:
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"Indeed, My servants [i.e., the believers] – you will have no authority over them."
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And other verses.
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And the people of this servitude
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are servants of Allah's divinity, may He be Exalted.
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And they are rewarded for it.
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So all creation are servants of Allah's Lordship, may He be Glorified.
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And the people of His obedience and His trials
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are servants of His divinity.