Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (1070) | The relationship between Sharia politics and the message of Islam
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The relationship between Shari'ah-based governance and the message of Islam.
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The message of Islam is universal in two respects.
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The first is the universality of those to whom it is addressed.
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As Allah the Exalted said:
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"It is but a reminder to the worlds."
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And the Exalted also said:
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“And We have not sent thee (O Muhammad) save as a bringer of good tidings and a warner unto all mankind; but most of mankind know not.” (34:28)
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The second aspect:
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The comprehensiveness of its methodology regarding all matters of worldly life and the life of the Hereafter.
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The Exalted said:
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“And (bethink you of) the day when We raise in every nation a witness against them of their own folk, and We bring thee (Muhammad) as a witness against these. And We reveal the Scripture unto thee as an exposition of all things, and a guidance and a mercy and good tidings for those who have surrendered (to Allah).” (16:89)
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And the Exalted said:
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“There is not an animal in the earth, nor a flying creature flying on two wings, but they are peoples like unto you. We have neglected nothing in the Book (of Our decrees). Then unto their Lord they will be gathered.” (6:38)
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Shari'ah-based governance possesses these same two universalities.
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It exists to oversee the affairs of the Ummah and its interests, both worldly and religious, in equal measure.
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It addresses the administration of the Ummah's affairs,
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Whether concerning its internal relations,
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Or its relations with all surrounding societies,
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Among which is the call to Islam,
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And the striving to lead them to the worship of the Lord of the worlds.
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Consequently, it became necessary,
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For Shari'ah-based governance to be linked to the message of Islam,
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Such that the message serves as its source and the fountainhead from which it draws.