Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (763) | Beware of motives of injustice
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Caution against the motivations for injustice.
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A person should not expose himself to situations that might lead him toward oppression and tyranny.
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Even if such actions are permissible in their essence.
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He should instead prioritize safety and well-being.
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For Allah has guided those who fear they cannot be just among their wives,
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Should they marry more than one,
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To limit themselves to only one.
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Allah the Exalted says:
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“And if ye fear that ye will not deal fairly by the orphans, marry of the women, who seem good to you, two or three or four; and if ye fear that ye cannot do justice (to so many) then one (only) or (the captives) that your right hands possess. Thus it is more likely that ye will not do injustice.” (4:3)
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“And if ye fear that ye will not deal fairly by the orphans, marry of the women, who seem good to you, two or three or four; and if ye fear that ye cannot do justice (to so many) then one (only) or (the captives) that your right hands possess. Thus it is more likely that ye will not do injustice.” (4:3)
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And His words, "that you do not deviate [from justice],"
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Meaning: that you do not act unjustly or transgress.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.