Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (812) | The lapses of the educated person between neglect and neglect
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The lapses of the student between overlooking and negligence.
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Sometimes, a student may commit certain lapses that the mentor dislikes.
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However, the mentor may overlook them, realizing that constant correction for every lapse
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might trigger a counterproductive reaction, such as the recipient becoming alienated or distracted.
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There is no harm in this overlooking, provided it concerns lapses rather than clear-cut sins.
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It must also be done with the intention of balancing priorities and delaying correction until the student matures.
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And until they grasp the underlying flaw within the lapse.
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Furthermore, this overlooking should never lead to neglect or heedlessness.
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Neglecting to provide guidance is just as harmful as being overly insistent upon it.
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It is the mentor’s wisdom that guides them as to when it is best to overlook and when it is best to provide direction.