Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (679) | Ingredients for reaching the truth
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The foundations for arriving at the truth.
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There are three essential foundations for arriving at the truth in any given issue or discussion.
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Sincerity for the sake of Allah and distancing oneself from the influence of the masses.
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And the application of thought and reason.
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All of this is encapsulated in the words of Allah the Almighty:
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Say, "I only advise you of one thing:
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That you stand for Allah, in pairs and individually, and then reflect."
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“Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I exhort you unto one thing only: that ye awake, for Allah's sake, by twos and singly, and then reflect: There is no madness in your comrade. He is naught else than a warner unto you in face of a terrific doom.” (34:46)
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“Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I exhort you unto one thing only: that ye awake, for Allah's sake, by twos and singly, and then reflect: There is no madness in your comrade. He is naught else than a warner unto you in face of a terrific doom.” (34:46)
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Its explanation is as follows:
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First:
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Sincerity for the sake of Allah and devotion to Him in the search for truth.
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This is indicated by the words of Allah the Almighty:
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"That you stand for Allah,"
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Meaning, purely for the sake of Allah.
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Not out of tribalism or partisanship.
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Rather, it is to seek the truth and its manifestation, even if it comes from the tongue of an opponent.
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Second:
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Distancing oneself from the influence of the masses.
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This is guided by the words of Allah the Almighty:
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"In pairs and individually,"
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Because large numbers and crowds cloud one's thoughts.
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They obscure insight.
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They hinder deliberation.
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Fairness diminishes within them.
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And fanaticism and tribalism increase.
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Therefore, a person should examine the issue by themselves,
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Or with one other person at most,
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So that they may review one another,
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Far removed from the influence of the mob mentality,
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Which follows impulsive reactions.
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Third:
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Knowledge and the application of thought and reason.
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This is guided by the words of Allah the Almighty:
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"Then reflect."
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For reflection, knowledge, and the application of reason
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Are what complete the divine methodology
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For arriving at the truth,
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And distinguishing guidance from misguidance.
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Thus, it is necessary for a person
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To be qualified from a scholarly perspective
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To research the matter or issue in which they wish
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To know the truth.
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And they must be well-informed
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Regarding the state of this issue,
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And the aspects of disagreement within it,
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Otherwise, there would be no hoped-for benefit in reflection.