Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (939) | Means of standing firm on the truth
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A Summary of the Fundamental Concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah
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Means of remaining steadfast upon the truth:
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Among the greatest of these means are:
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First:
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Turning wholeheartedly to Allah, Mighty and Majestic,
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drawing close to Him through acts of obedience and avoiding sins,
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and constantly begging Him for steadfastness;
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for Allah alone is the One Who grants steadfastness and protects against tribulations.
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He, Glorified is He, said:
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“Allah confirmeth those who believe by a firm saying in the life of the world and in the Hereafter, and Allah sendeth wrong-doers astray. And Allah doeth what He will.” (14:27)
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And He, Glorified is He, said:
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"And had We not strengthened you, you would have almost inclined to them a little."
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Second:
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Among the means as well is:
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Unity and the avoidance of division.
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Third:
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Among these means also is:
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Fostering a spirit of optimism among the people of truth,
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and not repeating that which breeds frailty, weakness, and demoralization.
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He, Glorified is He, said:
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“Faint not nor grieve, for ye will overcome them if ye are (indeed) believers.” (3:139)
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Fourth:
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Among the means is:
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Having complete confidence in the soundness and correctness of the methodology.
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A Summary of the Fundamental Concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah