Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
· Lesson 701 of 1251
Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (699) | The truth of honesty
0:000:00
Transcript
Machine translation — may contain errors
0:00
A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
0:09
The reality of truthfulness (sidq).
0:11
Truthfulness is far broader and more comprehensive than being limited merely to truthfulness in speech.
0:16
Rather, it also encompasses truthfulness in intentions and aspirations, as well as truthfulness in actions.
0:23
For the Arabs say:
0:25
"They launched a truthful assault against the enemy,"
0:28
meaning their resolve was firm and unwavering.
0:32
It is also said:
0:34
"So-and-so is truthful in their love and affection,"
0:37
and love is an action of the heart, not merely words.
0:41
The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said in a hadith regarding the eyes, ears, and all other limbs:
0:48
"And the private parts confirm that or belie it."
0:53
Agreed upon.
0:55
These are actions, not words.
0:59
A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.