Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
· Lesson 579 of 1251
Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (577) | Levels of achieving trust in the heart of the believing servant
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The levels of realizing true reliance (tawakkul) within the heart of the believing servant.
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The reality of tawakkul cannot be perfected in the heart of the believing servant
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except through a series of matters that follow one another in sequence.
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First: knowledge of the attributes of Allah, glorified be He,
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such as His omnipotence, His management of affairs, His sufficiency, and His self-subsistence.
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Knowing that all matters ultimately return to His knowledge,
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and that they proceed from His will and His wisdom,
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and other attributes besides these.
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Second: affirming the existence of worldly causes and exerting effort through them,
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while simultaneously not relying upon them, leaning toward them,
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or placing one's trust in them.
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Third: unifying the heart’s reliance upon Allah alone,
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such that one does not rely upon anyone else alongside Him.
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Fourth: the heart’s total dependence upon Allah,
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and its tranquility and submission to Him,
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while silencing any internal conflicts that might oppose this submission.
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Fifth: maintaining a good opinion of Allah.