Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (504) | One of the characteristics of those who are well-grounded in knowledge
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Among the characteristics of those firmly grounded in knowledge:
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The scholars who are firmly grounded do not argue using falsehood.
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Nor do they dispute regarding the truth.
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In compliance with the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him:
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"I guarantee a house on the outskirts of Paradise
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for one who abandons disputation, even if he is in the right."
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Narrated by Abu Dawud.
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And if they differ among themselves,
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they only differ in matters where disagreement is permissible.
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Their disagreement is based upon evidence and the exercise of ijtihad regarding it.
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This is the arguing in a manner that is best.
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And it is hoped that there is mercy in such disagreement.
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As for disagreement based on falsehood for the sake of prestige, status, position, or wealth,
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it is a curse and a calamity, and there is no mercy in it.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.