Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
· Lesson 925 of 1251
Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (923) | Realism in the struggle between truth and falsehood
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The essence of the Ahl al-Sunnah's understanding.
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Realism in the struggle between truth and falsehood.
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Realism does not mean that truth compromises its principles with falsehood when it is weak.
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Rather, it means that the people of truth remain steadfast upon it and are patient, as previously explained.
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And they seek Allah Almighty's help in this endeavor.
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They restrain their hands when they are unable to act.
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As was the case during the Meccan period in his (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) biography.
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And they turn to da'wah (invitation) with clear explanation, wisdom, and good counsel.
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And the realization of the testimony of faith (Tawhid) and obedience to the Messenger (peace be upon him).
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And the establishment of morals and values until Allah judges, and He is the best of judges.
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So, glory be to Him in such circumstances.
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“And (O Muhammad) follow that which is inspired in thee, and forbear until Allah give judgment. And He is the Best of Judges.” (10:109)
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Understanding the reality of the struggle with falsehood and its practicalities
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will make the people of truth address people while presenting Islam to them with confidence and strength.
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And with compassion, mercy, and empathy for the one being invited.
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Confidence stemming from the certainty that what they possess is the truth and what the opponent adheres to is falsehood.
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And in that case, the people of truth will not subtly introduce Islam.
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Nor will they flatter people's misguided perceptions and desires.
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Rather, they will tell them, "You are in a state of impure ignorance."
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"And Allah intends to purify you."
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"These conditions you are in are vile."
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"And Allah intends to make you pure."
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"This life you live is one of lowliness and decline."
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"And Allah intends to elevate you and give you life."
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And if, due to your misfortune, you have not seen a realistic picture of the Islamic way of life,
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because the enemies of religion are conspiring to prevent this way of life from being established,
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then we have indeed seen it, praise be to Allah, represented in our hearts.
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And our Shari'ah, derived from our Lord's Book, Almighty.
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And there are among the Muslim youth who speak about Islam, unfortunately,
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from the perspective of misguided realism.
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They present it to people as if it were an accused party they are trying to clear of charges.
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And what a terrible defense that is.
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This is the religion of Allah Almighty, by which we must hold our heads high.
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And we praise Allah Almighty for guiding us to it.
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And we present it to people with pride and dignity.
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And with compassion for those deprived of it, leading to misery in this world and the Hereafter.
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He Almighty said:
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“Forbidden unto you (for food) are carrion and blood and swineflesh, and that which hath been dedicated unto any other than Allah, and the strangled, and the dead through beating, and the dead through falling from a height, and that which hath been killed by (the goring of) horns, and the devoured of wild beasts, saving that which ye make lawful (by the death-stroke), and that which hath been immolated unto idols. And (forbidden is it) that ye swear by the divining arrows. This is an abomination. This day are those who disbelieve in despair of (ever harming) your religion; so fear them not, fear Me! This day have I perfected your religion for you and completed My favour unto you, and have chosen for you as religion al-Islam. Whoso is forced by hunger, not by will, to sin: (for him) lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (5:3)
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The concepts of ignorance, prevailing perceptions, and customs exert intense pressure.
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However, this does not mean we should accommodate ignorance in some of its aspects.
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Nor does it mean we should completely shun it and not benefit from what is useful within it.
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No, it means interaction with distinction and superiority.
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And calling to the truth, manifesting the religion, and proclaiming it openly.
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The essence of the Ahl al-Sunnah's understanding.