Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (684) | Glorifying the sanctities of God
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Reverence for the sacred ordinances of Allah.
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Indeed, revering the sacred ordinances of Allah Almighty is a manifestation of revering Him, Glorified be He.
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Among the things that assist a person in their journey toward Him:
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Reverence for these ordinances acts as a barrier between a person and sins.
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It also encourages diligence in performing obligatory duties.
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“That (is the command). And whoso magnifieth the sacred things of Allah, it will be well for him in the sight of his Lord. The cattle are lawful unto you save that which hath been told you. So shun the filth of idols, and shun lying speech,” (22:30)
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The sacred ordinances of Allah encompass both His commands and His prohibitions.
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Reverence for the commands is shown by observing them and executing them at their appointed times.
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And by performing them according to the precise descriptions prescribed by the Shari'ah.
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Reverence for the prohibitions is shown by avoiding them.
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And by avoiding everything that might lead to them.
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The sacred ordinances of Allah also encompass certain places and times.
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No place or time is to be deemed sacred,
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Except for that which the Book and the Sunnah have indicated is specifically designated for reverence.
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Among the places deemed sacred by the Shari'ah are:
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The Sacred Mosque (al-Masjid al-Haram).
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The Mosque of the Messenger, peace be upon him.
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Al-Masjid al-Aqsa.
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The Sacred Site (al-Mash'ar al-Haram) in Muzdalifah.
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And mosques in general.
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Reverence for them is shown by striving to perform acts of obedience within them.
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And by keeping them free from acts of disobedience and sins.
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Among the times deemed sacred by the Shari'ah are:
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The Sacred Months.
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The month of Ramadan.
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The Day of 'Arafah.
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The days of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
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The day of Jumu'ah.
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And so on.
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Reverence for these times is shown by filling them with acts of obedience.
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And by avoiding destructive sins during them.
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The sacred ordinances of Allah also encompass the blood, wealth, and honor of a Muslim.
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As the Prophet, peace be upon him, said:
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"Everything of a Muslim is sacred to another Muslim:
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His blood, his wealth, and his honor."
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Agreed upon.
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Reverence for this is shown by not killing or harming him.
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Or by not slandering or backbiting him.
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Or by not stealing his wealth or seizing it unjustly.
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And so on.
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Whoever reveres the sacred ordinances of Allah,
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Is upon the straight path,
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And is a traveler on the way to Allah, the Almighty and Majestic.