Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (605) | Hardness of heart and lack of tenderness and humility
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The hardness of the heart, its lack of tenderness, and its lack of humility.
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There are several causes for the heart’s hardness and lack of tenderness.
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The primary cause is a weak knowledge of Allah—Mighty and Majestic is He—and of His Most Beautiful Names.
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This results in a weakened sense of reverence for Allah Almighty within the heart.
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And a diminished fear of Him, Glorified be He.
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Consequently, all other spiritual ailments of the heart follow.
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Another cause is the heart being filled with the love of this world and its desires.
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For how could a heart that is scattered across the paths and valleys of this world,
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Truly contemplate, soften, or humble itself before the majesty and greatness of Allah?
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When the abundance of sins and acts of disobedience is added to this love of the world,
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The hardening of the heart becomes entrenched, as the Almighty said:
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“Nay, but that which they have earned is rust upon their hearts.” (83:14)
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Meaning, their sins have covered and veiled their hearts.
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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"When a believer commits a sin,
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A black spot appears on his heart.
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If he repents, desists, and seeks forgiveness,
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His heart is polished.
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But if he increases in sin, the spots increase,
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Until his heart is covered by the 'ran' (rust) that Allah, Mighty and Majestic is He, mentioned in the Qur'an."
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Narrated by Ahmad and al-Tirmidhi, and classified as hasan by al-Albani.
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When the heart hardens and humility departs from it,
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It may manifest only in the body,
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A false, hollow humility that some of the salaf called,
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The humility of hypocrisy.
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This is when the body appears humble,
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While the heart is not humble at all.
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The person with a hard, petrified heart,
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Is not benefited by signs or exhortations.
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The words of Allah Almighty hold true for him:
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“Will they then not meditate on the Qur'an, or are there locks on the hearts?” (47:24)
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Nor are they turned back by calamities and trials.
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Rather, he becomes one of those who turn away,
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As the Almighty said:
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“How many a portent is there in the heavens and the earth which they pass by with face averted!” (12:105)
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And they are turning away from them.