Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (1034) | Dictation and enticement are worse than affliction
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Being granted respite and gradual enticement (istidraj) is more severe than being tested through hardship.
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It is a sign that Allah does not love those who are being gradually led to their ruin.
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This respite is only granted so that they may increase in sin.
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Adding error upon error and injustice upon injustice.
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Until, when their appointed time of destruction arrives,
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The punishment comes upon them suddenly while they are unaware.
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Allah the Almighty says:
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“Then, when they forgot that whereof they had been reminded, We opened unto them the gates of all things till, even as they were rejoicing in that which they were given, We seized them unawares, and lo! they were dumbfounded.” (6:44)
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“Then, when they forgot that whereof they had been reminded, We opened unto them the gates of all things till, even as they were rejoicing in that which they were given, We seized them unawares, and lo! they were dumbfounded.” (6:44)
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Qatadah said:
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Allah has never seized a people
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Except while they were in a state of intoxication, delusion, and luxury.
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So do not be deluded regarding Allah.
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For none are deluded regarding Allah except the defiantly disobedient people.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.