Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
· Lesson 36 of 1251
Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (34) | Juggernaut
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The Taghut (false deities/tyrants).
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The term Taghut is derived from tughyan, which means exceeding the proper limits.
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One says, "The water has reached a state of tugh,"
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Meaning it has overflowed and exceeded its bounds.
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And, "The sea has reached a state of tugh,"
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Meaning its waves have surged violently.
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And, "So-and-so has reached a state of tugh,"
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Meaning he has been excessive and exceeded the limits in disobedience,
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Or in oppression and tyranny,
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Or in disbelief.
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As for the Taghut in Islamic legal terminology,
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It is anything regarding which the servant exceeds his limits, whether it be an object of worship, a leader to be followed, or an authority to be obeyed.
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Thus, the Taghut of every people
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Is the one to whom they turn for judgment other than Allah and His Messenger,
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Or whom they worship instead of Allah,
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Or whom they follow without clear guidance from Allah,
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Or whom they obey in matters where they do not know it to be obedience to Allah.
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The term Taghut has appeared in the Noble Qur'an in eight verses,
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All of which convey the aforementioned meaning and definition of Taghut.
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Among these is the saying of Allah the Exalted:
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“There is no compulsion in religion. The right direction is henceforth distinct from error. And he who rejecteth false deities and believeth in Allah hath grasped a firm handhold which will never break. Allah is Hearer, Knower.” (2:256)
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"The right course has become clear from the wrong."
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“There is no compulsion in religion. The right direction is henceforth distinct from error. And he who rejecteth false deities and believeth in Allah hath grasped a firm handhold which will never break. Allah is Hearer, Knower.” (2:256)
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"Then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold,"
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"With no break in it."
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"And Allah is Hearing and Knowing."
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And His saying, the Exalted:
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“Hast thou not seen those who pretend that they believe in that which is revealed unto thee and that which was revealed before thee, how they would go for judgment (in their disputes) to false deities when they have been ordered to abjure them? Satan would mislead them far astray.” (4:60)
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“Hast thou not seen those who pretend that they believe in that which is revealed unto thee and that which was revealed before thee, how they would go for judgment (in their disputes) to false deities when they have been ordered to abjure them? Satan would mislead them far astray.” (4:60)
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"They wish to refer for judgment..."
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“Hast thou not seen those who pretend that they believe in that which is revealed unto thee and that which was revealed before thee, how they would go for judgment (in their disputes) to false deities when they have been ordered to abjure them? Satan would mislead them far astray.” (4:60)
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“Hast thou not seen those who pretend that they believe in that which is revealed unto thee and that which was revealed before thee, how they would go for judgment (in their disputes) to false deities when they have been ordered to abjure them? Satan would mislead them far astray.” (4:60)
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"...while Satan wishes to lead them far astray."
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This verse indicates
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That whatever is turned to for judgment in contradiction to the law of Allah—such as man-made constitutions and laws—
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Is among the Taghut.
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The Taghut may be a human being,
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Such as Pharaoh and anyone who is worshipped instead of Allah while being pleased with that.
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It may be a grave, an idol, or a statue worshipped instead of Allah.
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It may also be something abstract,
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Such as ancient Greek philosophy,
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Or constitutions and rulings followed instead of Allah,
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Like the Yassa code established by Genghis Khan,
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And contemporary man-made laws that contradict the law of Allah.
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Also included under this are contemporary slogans
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Upon which loyalty and enmity are based, instead of for the sake of Allah the Exalted,
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Such as patriotism, nationalism, and feminism,
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As well as democracy and the rule of the people,
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And international laws, and so on.
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Satan is the chief of all Taghut,
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For his goal is to lead the children of Adam astray,
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Just as he swore—may Allah curse him—to do so,
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“He said: Then, by Thy might, I surely will beguile them every one,” (38:82)
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"Except for Your chosen servants among them."
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Allah the Exalted has warned us against obeying him,
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And has termed such obedience as the worship of Satan.
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The Exalted said:
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“Did I not charge you, O ye sons of Adam, that ye worship not the devil - Lo! he is your open foe! -” (36:60)
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"Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy."
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.