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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (359) | Consensus and its validity
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Summary of the Core Concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah
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Consensus and Its Proof-Value
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Scholarly consensus (*ijma'* ) is a binding legal proof.
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It refers to the consensus of Muslim scholars in any era following the death of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)
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on any matter of religion.
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Its ultimate foundation and strongest confirmation is
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the consensus of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them).
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Indeed, the vast majority of religious issues among Muslims are agreed upon by consensus,
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yet it is the points of disagreement that tend to become famous.
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Summary of the Core Concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah