Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (982) | The virtue of seriousness 8
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The virtue of jihad.
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Jihad for the sake of Allah holds immense virtue and a great reward.
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Many verses from the Noble Book have been revealed regarding this.
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As have many hadiths of the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
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It is sufficient for us in this regard to consider the words of Allah, the Almighty and Majestic:
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“Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95)
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“Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95)
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“Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95)
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[who remain behind] a degree above those who sit.
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And to all, Allah has promised the best [reward].
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“Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95)
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A great reward.
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And Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, has placed
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Jihad for His sake
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Above the maintenance of the Sacred Mosque and the providing of water to pilgrims.
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The Almighty says:
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Have you made the providing of water to pilgrims...
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“Count ye the slaking of a pilgrim's thirst and tendance of the Inviolable Place of Worship as (equal to the worth of) him who believeth in Allah and the Last Day, and striveth in the way of Allah? They are not equal in the sight of Allah. Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.” (9:19)
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“Count ye the slaking of a pilgrim's thirst and tendance of the Inviolable Place of Worship as (equal to the worth of) him who believeth in Allah and the Last Day, and striveth in the way of Allah? They are not equal in the sight of Allah. Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.” (9:19)
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“Count ye the slaking of a pilgrim's thirst and tendance of the Inviolable Place of Worship as (equal to the worth of) him who believeth in Allah and the Last Day, and striveth in the way of Allah? They are not equal in the sight of Allah. Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.” (9:19)
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And Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people.
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Those who have believed, emigrated, and striven in the cause of Allah
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“Those who believe, and have left their homes and striven with their wealth and their lives in Allah's way are of much greater worth in Allah's sight. These are they who are triumphant.” (9:20)
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It is they who are the successful.
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“Their Lord giveth them good tidings of mercy from Him, and acceptance, and Gardens where enduring pleasure will be theirs;” (9:21)
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Allah records every movement, every hardship, and every hunger endured in the cause of Allah
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As righteous deeds written for the mujahid.
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And that is sufficient as a virtue.
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The Almighty says:
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“It is not for the townsfolk of Al-Madinah and for those around them of the wandering Arabs so stay behind the messenger of Allah and prefer their lives to his life. That is because neither thirst nor toil nor hunger afflicteth them in the way of Allah, nor step they any step that angereth the disbelievers, nor gain they from the enemy a gain, but a good deed is recorded for them therefor. Lo! Allah loseth not the wages of the good.” (9:120)
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They do not tread any ground that enrages the disbelievers, nor do they inflict any injury upon an enemy
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“It is not for the townsfolk of Al-Madinah and for those around them of the wandering Arabs so stay behind the messenger of Allah and prefer their lives to his life. That is because neither thirst nor toil nor hunger afflicteth them in the way of Allah, nor step they any step that angereth the disbelievers, nor gain they from the enemy a gain, but a good deed is recorded for them therefor. Lo! Allah loseth not the wages of the good.” (9:120)
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Indeed, Allah does not allow the reward of the doers of good to be lost.
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“Nor spend they any spending, small or great, nor do they cross a valley, but it is recorded for them, that Allah may repay them the best of what they used to do.” (9:121)
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“Nor spend they any spending, small or great, nor do they cross a valley, but it is recorded for them, that Allah may repay them the best of what they used to do.” (9:121)
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It is for this reason that Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
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Jihad encompasses all acts of worship, both outward and inward.
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Among the hadiths is that a man came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and said:
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"Direct me to an act that is equivalent to jihad."
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He replied, "I do not find one."
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Then he said, "Are you able, when the mujahid goes out,"
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"To enter your mosque, stand in prayer without ceasing, and fast without breaking your fast?"
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The man replied, "And who could possibly do that?"
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Narrated by al-Bukhari.
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His statement, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, "I do not find one,"
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Indicates the superiority of jihad over all other deeds.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.