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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (662) | Contemplate the recited verses of God

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0:00 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

0:08 Reflecting upon the recited verses of Allah.

0:11 The term tadabbur (reflection) is derived from al-dubr,

0:15 Which refers to the end or the back of a thing.

0:17 Thus, tadabbur is to look into the consequences of matters and where they ultimately lead.

0:22 Therefore, reflecting upon the Book of Allah

0:25 Is the comprehensive contemplation that leads to its indications and its ultimate, overarching objectives.

0:32 Allah the Exalted said:

0:34 ﴾A blessed Book We have revealed to you, that they might reflect upon its verses, and that those of understanding might be reminded.﴿

0:43 And He the Exalted said:

0:45 ﴾Do they not then reflect upon the Qur'an?﴿

0:48 The primary objective of the Book of Allah the Exalted is guidance.

0:54 As He the Exalted said:

0:56 ﴾Indeed, this Qur'an guides to that which is most upright.﴿

1:01 When the believers asked their Lord in Surah al-Fatihah for guidance to the straight path,

1:07 The answer came to them at the very beginning of Surah al-Baqarah immediately thereafter:

1:13 ﴾This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah.﴿

1:18 Thus, reflecting upon the Qur'an in this manner yields the knowledge of its primary objective,

1:23 Which is to follow the path of guidance.

1:27 It is the most beneficial thing for a person in their journey toward Allah the Exalted,

1:31 As it makes them know their Lord who is worshipped and the path that leads to Him,

1:36 And the honor that awaits them when they arrive before Him.

1:40 Just as it makes them know, in contrast, what diverts them from following this path—that which Satan calls toward,

1:47 And the paths that lead to him,

1:50 And the humiliation and punishment that await those who follow them.

1:54 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.