Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
· Lesson 1245 of 1251
Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (1244) | Collective security (community security)
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Collective security.
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The security of society.
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The security and stability of society.
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Are contingent upon obedience to Allah the Exalted and the affirmation of His oneness.
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And adherence to His legal rulings.
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Without this,
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No society on the face of the earth can aspire to security, prosperity, or tranquility.
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The reality of nations and societies, both in the past and in our present age, bears witness to this.
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People see this divine law manifest before their eyes.
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The verses in the Book of Allah the Exalted that point to this are numerous.
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Among them is verse 112 of Surah al-Nahl.
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Which was previously mentioned.
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Among these is the saying of Allah the Exalted:
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“If only the People of the Scripture would believe and ward off (evil), surely We should remit their sins from them and surely We should bring them into Gardens of Delight.” (5:65)
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"And We would have admitted them to the Gardens of Bliss."
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“If they had observed the Torah and the Gospel and that which was revealed unto them from their Lord, they would surely have been nourished from above them and from beneath their feet. Among them there are people who are moderate, but many of them are of evil conduct.” (5:66)
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“If they had observed the Torah and the Gospel and that which was revealed unto them from their Lord, they would surely have been nourished from above them and from beneath their feet. Among them there are people who are moderate, but many of them are of evil conduct.” (5:66)
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"Among them is a moderate community."
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“If they had observed the Torah and the Gospel and that which was revealed unto them from their Lord, they would surely have been nourished from above them and from beneath their feet. Among them there are people who are moderate, but many of them are of evil conduct.” (5:66)
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Allah the Almighty has legislated in His Noble Book,
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And upon the tongue of His Prophet, peace be upon him, legal rulings,
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Deterrent punishments,
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And refined manners,
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That preserve the security of society,
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And make its people secure in their religion, their lives,
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Their intellects, their wealth, and their honor.
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Thus, security, love, and affection prevail among them.
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Their society is guaranteed for them,
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And everything that would lead to their division or mutual enmity is eradicated,
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As is the incitement of hatred among them.
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This is evidenced by the many verses and abundant hadiths,
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Which forbid polytheism and hypocrisy,
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Prohibited transactions,
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The consumption of intoxicants, adultery, and usury,
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As well as bribery and the consumption of wealth unjustly.
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For this, He legislated deterrent punishments.
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He also forbids base character traits,
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Such as backbiting and tale-bearing,
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Insults, obscenity, and mockery,
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As well as injustice, aggression, and false accusations of unchastity.
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Likewise, the texts of the Sharia have encouraged social solidarity and charity,
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Assisting the needy,
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Spreading peace,
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Maintaining family ties,
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And showing mercy to all creation.
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They forbid arrogance and vanity,
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And the shunning of one another among Muslims.
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He legislated the enjoining of good and the forbidding of evil,
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And the rest of these pure and merciful rulings.
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A quick glance at the lives of non-believing societies,
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Which do not believe in Allah or the Last Day,
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Reveals to us their confusion and anxiety,
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Their selfishness and severance of family ties,
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The spread of enmity,
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And the domination of the strong over the weak,
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Despite the material progress and worldly prosperity they possess.
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This increases our praise for Allah the Exalted,
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And our gratitude to Him for the blessings He has bestowed upon us through this upright religion,
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The religion of monotheism, peace, mercy, and affection.