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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (1087) | The relationship between the individual and the group

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0:00 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

0:08 The relationship between the individual and the community.

0:11 Human beings living within a group is a matter deeply rooted in human nature.

0:18 Thus, a person lives with their family.

0:20 They and their family interact with relatives, neighbors, and the people around them from the same region and town.

0:29 Then, these groups interact with one another in this manner.

0:33 This interaction expands to encompass all the peoples and nations of the world.

0:38 As Allah the Exalted said:

0:41 “O mankind! Lo! We have created you male and female, and have made you nations and tribes that ye may know one another. Lo! the noblest of you, in the sight of Allah, is the best in conduct. Lo! Allah is Knower, Aware.” (49:13)

0:48 "And We have made you into nations and tribes that you may know one another."

0:53 “O mankind! Lo! We have created you male and female, and have made you nations and tribes that ye may know one another. Lo! the noblest of you, in the sight of Allah, is the best in conduct. Lo! Allah is Knower, Aware.” (49:13)

0:57 "Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware."

1:00 Islam governs the relationship between the individual and the community in perfect balance and harmony.

1:08 It alerts the individual to their personal conscience and individual accountability.

1:13 “Say: Shall I seek another than Allah for Lord, when He is Lord of all things? Each soul earneth only on its own account, nor doth any laden bear another's load. Then unto your Lord is your return and He will tell you that wherein ye differed.” (6:164)

1:17 "And no bearer of burdens shall bear the burden of another."

1:20 It also emphasizes the responsibility of both the individual and the community toward one another.

1:27 All the etiquettes, systems, and rules of Islam are formulated upon this foundation:

1:34 That a human being is an individual living within a community.

1:37 Both the individual and the community turn toward Allah and implement His methodology in life.

1:44 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.