Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
· Lesson 960 of 1251
Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (958) | The group and the band
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The essence of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah
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The community and the sects
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What is meant by "the community"
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Whoever is upon what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was upon
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and his Companions were upon, in creed and conduct.
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And this definition of "the community" is derived from the saying of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him):
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"My Ummah will split into seventy-three sects;
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one will be in Paradise,
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and seventy-two will be in the Fire."
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It was said, "O Messenger of Allah, who are they?"
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He said, "The community."
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And in another hadith:
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"What I am upon and my Companions are upon."
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Al-Shatibi, may Allah have mercy on him, mentioned several meanings for "the community,"
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which ultimately lead to two meanings:
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They are:
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Firstly,
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the community of creed and methodology,
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which adheres to what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was upon
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and his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, were upon,
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concerning matters of belief and the principles of character.
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Secondly,
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the community in a specific sense,
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which is adherence to the community of Muslims
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that has a leader in accordance with Sharia,
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and not separating from them or rebelling against them.
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The essence of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah