Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (494) | The Sultan's gifts were paid
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Gifts from the ruler always come with a price.
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Every gift from the ruler is paid for.
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Whether sooner or later.
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Therefore, the scholar must be wary of accepting them.
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So that he is not later asked to pay the price.
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For that would be at the expense of his religion.
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And it is among the most grievous forms of illicit gain.
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Allah the Exalted said regarding such people among the scholars of the Children of Israel:
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“Listeners for the sake of falsehood! Greedy for illicit gain! If then they have recourse unto thee (Muhammad) judge between them or disclaim jurisdiction. If thou disclaimest jurisdiction, then they cannot harm thee at all. But if thou judgest, judge between them with equity. Lo! Allah loveth the equitable.” (5:42)
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.